Justin Rubio awoke in the wee hours to an alert on his phone, thunder, sirens and the thud of helicopter blades – the beginning of one of the largest rescue operations in Texas history. Rubio was determined to be a part of it. Even as authorities in Kerr County have repeatedly discouraged civilian volunteers, Rubio…
Everything we know so far about the deadly Texas floods – CBS News Watch CBS News At least 104 people are dead and dozens are still missing after devastating flash floods slammed Texas Hill Country, with water rescues taking place along the Guadalupe River, which rose rapidly to the height of a two-story building. Maurice…
What warnings were sent out before Texas floods? – CBS News Watch CBS News In the early morning hours of July 4, it only took 45 minutes for the Guadalupe River to rise 26 feet in some areas. Jason Allen reports on the timeline of warnings that went out to residents prior to the deadly…
Texas floods expose gaps in emergency warning system – CBS News Watch CBS News At least 104 people were killed after devastating flooding hit central Texas. Karen Hua takes a look at the warning system in Kerr County. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not…
Climate scientist explains what made the Texas floods so extreme – CBS News Watch CBS News As rescuers in Texas search for survivors of the deadly flooding, CBS News is learning the worst-hit areas saw 12 inches of rain per hour in the early morning of July 4. For more on why this storm was…
Texas families grieve young victims after deadly floods – CBS News Watch CBS News Families are mourning young lives lost in the Texas floods, as a children’s camp community faces heartbreak. Janet Shamlian reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source…
A New Jersey man with the U.S. Coast Guard is being hailed as a hero for helping rescue more than 165 people from the deadly Texas floods. Many of those rescued were girls staying at Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp, where at least 27 other campers and counselors died in the devastating flash flooding. “It was…
7/4: CBS Evening News – CBS News Watch CBS News Floods kill at least 13 in Texas, over 20 children missing from summer camp; Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns on importance of the American Revolution Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source…
At least 95 people are dead and dozens more are missing after devastating flash floods slammed the Texas Hill Country this weekend, with water rescues taking place along the Guadalupe River. More than a foot of rain fell in less than 12 hours, starting Thursday and going into Friday morning. This massive rain fell over…
The extreme rainfall and flash flooding that swept through central Texas in the early morning hours of July 4 left local officials and residents stunned by its sudden and deadly ferocity. At least 90 people were killed, including more than two dozen campers and counselors at Camp Mystic, along the banks of the Guadalupe River…