Texas, flash flood
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Most summers, Kerrville, Texas, draws crowds for its July 4 celebration. This year, the streets are filled with emergency responders.
Public officials in the area have come under repeated criticism amid questions about the timeline of what happened and why widespread warnings were
The event was held as search crews and volunteers continued to scour miles along the Guadalupe River for the people still missing.
As the floodwaters rushed into Kerrville, Texas, under the cover of darkness on Friday morning, officers jumped into action to evacuate over 100 homes and rescue more than 200 people in one hour, the police department said.
Heavy rains fell quickly in the predawn hours of Friday in the Texas Hill Country, causing the Gaudalupe River to rise 26 feet in just 45 minutes.