Texas Hill Country Reels from Catastrophic Floods That Killed 82, Including 28 Children, as Search for Missing Persists

KERRVILLE, Texas — Search-and-rescue teams are pressing on through riverbanks and treacherous waters in central Texas, where a devastating July 4th weekend downpour left at least 82 people dead, including 28 children, and 41 others missing. The catastrophic flash floods, triggered by up to 15 inches of rain in mere hours, turned the serene Guadalupe River into a deadly force, ravaging summer camps, homes, and communities across the Texas Hill Country. As families await news of loved ones and volunteers rally to support survivors, the region faces a daunting recovery amid fears of more rain.The floods, which struck in the early hours of July 4, were fueled by a slow-moving storm system that dumped 5 to 11 inches of rain across the Hill Country, with one gauge in Mason County recording over 18 inches in 24 hours. The Guadalupe River surged to 37.52 feet in Hunt, the second-highest level on record, surpassing the 1987 flood that killed 10, and rose 26 feet in just 45 minutes in Kerrvill...