Less than 5% of homes in the county's FEMA floodplain had flood coverage, well below the national average. Uptake was even worse in other areas that flooded.

The search for victims of deadly flooding in Texas Hill Country is headed into its third week as officials try to pin down exactly how many people remain missing and lawmakers prepare to discuss authorities' initial response and providing better warning systems.

After flash floods swept through central Texas in July 2025, people online searched for reasons why the disaster was so deadly.

In the wake of the deadly July 4 flooding in Kerr County, a new state legislative committee is working to prevent future tragedies. The Joint House and

A large percentage of people still unaccounted for were probably visiting the area, Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said.

As the water rises, so does the Kerr County community, especially one man who reunited a brother and sister, swept away in the flood.

Former Kansas City Chiefs running back Priest Holmes is among a group of people who have been bringing in crucial supplies after flooding devastated communities in central Texas last week.

A flood watch is in effect into July 15 for more than a dozen counties as saturated ground gets drenched again.