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Multiple people dead in Texas and rescue efforts underway as flash flooding threatens communities

Headline from The Columbian, from the development of Jul 4, 2025

Newest development Jul 5, 2025 · 3 reportsAt least 32 people are dead in Texas floods as the search continues for the many missing

Multiple deaths have been reported in Texas after heavy rain caused flash flooding, while search teams used boats to conduct rescues Friday as fast-moving water threatened riverfront communities near

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    Multiple people dead in Texas and rescue efforts underway as flash flooding threatens communities

    Headline from The Columbian ·

  2. Newest

    At least 32 people are dead in Texas floods as the search continues for the many missing

    Headline from WWL New Orleans ·

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  1. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    At least 13 dead, more than 20 children missing in Texas floods (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    At least 10 inches of rain poured down overnight in central Kerr County, causing flash flooding of the Guadalupe River.

  2. The Columbian

    Multiple people dead in Texas and rescue efforts underway as flash flooding threatens communities (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    Multiple deaths have been reported in Texas after heavy rain caused flash flooding, while search teams used boats to conduct rescues Friday as fast-moving water threatened riverfront communities near

  3. Kokomo Tribune

    24 dead in Texas floods and more than 20 children missing from a girls summer camp (opens Kokomo Tribune)

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    Kokomo Tribune's feed description

    Heavy rains have caused devastating flash floods in Texas Hill Country, killing at least 24 people and leaving many others missing. At a news conference late Friday Kerr County Sheriff

  4. CNN

    Unconfirmed number of fatalities in Texas flooding amid catastrophic rainfall, water rescues ongoing (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Water rescues and evacuations are underway in central Texas Friday morning after months’ worth of torrential rain fell in the span of hours, sending river levels surging and triggering deadly flash flooding.

  5. WHDH Boston

    Multiple deaths reported in Texas, rescue efforts underway as flash flooding threatens communities - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    Multiple deaths have been reported in Texas after heavy rain caused flash flooding of a river, while search teams used boats to conduct rescues Friday

  6. Digital Journal

    At least 13 dead, 20 missing in Texas flash flood (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    At least 13 people were dead after flash flooding hit south-central Texas early Friday, officials said, with more than 20 girls at a summer camp still

  7. The Guardian

    Disaster declarations issued through central Texas as heavy rains produce ‘catastrophic flooding’ (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    More than a foot of rainfall west of Austin amid reports of unconfirmed number of fatalities from flash flooding

  8. Time

    Texas Suffers Deadly Flash Floods on July 4 (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    The Guadalupe River near Kerrville swelled to its second highest height on record. A stark reminder of life in a warming world.

  9. WFMZ Allentown

    At least 13 dead in Texas floods and more than 20 children missing from a girls summer camp (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    At least 13 people are dead and more than 20 unaccounted for in Texas after months worth of heavy rain fell in just a few hours overnight. Kerr County endured

  10. Salon

    At least 6 killed in Texas flooding, "devastating and deadly" (opens Salon)

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    Salon's feed description

    Flash floods swept through Central Texas after deluge, forcing rescues and prompting disaster declarations

  11. Newsweek

    "Catastrophic" Texas flooding causes deaths, emergency warning issued (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The July 4 flooding of the Guadalupe River is life-threatening.

  12. UPI

    At least 6 dead as Kerr County, Texas, flooding continues (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Deadly flooding continues in Kerr County, Texas, as local and state officials rally first responders to save lives and urge residents to shelter in place.

  13. Los Angeles Times

    Multiple people dead in Texas, rescue efforts underway as flash flooding threatens communities (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Search teams used boats to conduct rescues Friday as fast-moving water threatened riverfront communities near wildlife habitats and campgrounds.

  14. Washington Examiner

    Texas flash flood results multiple missing and fatalities (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Severe flooding from heavy rainfall in Kerr County, Texas, caused the Guadalupe River to overflow and prompted rescue efforts, with reports of fatalities.

  15. New Hampshire Union Leader

    UPDATE 2-Texas flash flooding kills at least 13 people, leaves 20-plus young campers missing (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    Thunderstorms and torrential rain triggered deadly flash flooding on Friday along the Guadalupe River in south-central Texas, killing at least 13 people and leaving more than 20 girls from a

  16. CNN

    Fatalities reported in catastrophic central Texas flooding (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Widespread rainfall of 4 to 6 inches, with some reports of over 10 inches, has fallen since Thursday evening, prompting multiple flash flood emergencies.

  17. Just the News

    Perilous flash flooding after torrential rains leaves fatalities in Texas (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    There are confirmed fatalities after dangerous flooding in Texas that has prompted evacuations and rescue operations.

  18. Fox News

    Texas river flood leaves at least 13 dead and 20 children missing; camp evacuated by helicopter (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    At least 13 people dead after devastating flooding in Kerr County, Texas as Guadalupe River surged 20 feet in an hour, prompting emergency evacuations and disaster declaration.

  19. WWL New Orleans

    At least 32 people are dead in Texas floods as the search continues for the many missing (opens WWL New Orleans)

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    WWL New Orleans's feed description

    The destructive force of the fast-rising waters just before dawn Friday washed out homes and swept away vehicles.

  20. Newsweek

    Texas Flooding Update: 27 dead as rescue operations continue (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Officials are still searching for missing children and visitors.

  21. New Hampshire Union Leader

    27 people confirmed dead as flood waters recede in central Texas (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    Some 27 people, including nine children, have been confirmed dead after flash floods in central Texas, authorities said on Saturday, as rescuers continued a frantic search for survivors including dozens

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