The warning from the National Weather Service says that "excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. NWS sai

Kerr County had discussed buying such things as water gauges and sirens after previous flood disasters. But as with many rural Texas counties, cost was an issue.

Kerr County failed to secure a warning system, even as local officials remained aware of the risks and as billions of dollars were available for similar projects.

The very qualities that draw people to the beautiful Texas Hill Country — rolling terrain, limestone formations and lazy rivers — also make the area deadly during heavy rainstorms.

Kerrville police officers rescued residents during deadly Texas floods, risking their lives to save others in their community.

Flooding has been at the top of Texans’ minds this week, but this is not the first time that the need for flood-related measures has come up among local officials.

Rescues in Kerrville: Door-to-door, waist-deep In Kerrville, officers quickly realized that parts of the city that traditionally don’t flood were at risk, prompting early evacuations, Sgt. Lamb ...

TEXAS, USA — As emergency crews respond to catastrophic, deadly flooding in Kerrville and the Hill Country region, two interactive maps can help residents and families track real-time flood levels and road closures across affected parts of Texas.

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