Central Texas, Flash flooding
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Just over a week after deadly flash floods swept through Texas Hill Country, the region may once again face a life-threatening deluge as slow-moving thunderstorms bring heavy rain, flash flooding, and rapid river rises to parts of central Texas Sunday.
Central Texas flooding has prompted emergency repairs on Loop 360. Drivers should expect lane closures on Loop 360 near Spicewood Springs Road through September.
A Flood Watch remains in effect for the Hill Country and has been extended until 1 p.m. Friday. Pockets of heavy rain are expected to continue and may result in flooding of low-lying areas, rivers/creeks, and low water crossings.
A flood watch is issued when conditions are favorable for flooding, according to the National Weather Service. It doesn't guarantee flooding will occur, but it means flooding is possible. Areas north of Dallas to the Red River will remain under flood watch until 7 a.m., according to the NWS in Fort Worth.
Meanwhile Brewing will host its second annual Summer Backyard Barbecue Series beginning July 25 with all proceeds going to flood relief efforts in Kerr County.
At least 27 campers and counselors were killed at Camp Mystic during the devastating Texas floods. Some are still missing.
The term "100-year flood" implies that the event is a rare occurrence; however, dozens of such storms have inundated the United States over the past year alone, prompting concern that they are occurring more frequently as the Earth's climate continues to warm.
As the areas in Central Texas impacted by flash flooding start working to recover from the disaster, the local business community and others have been turning out to help.
Gov. Greg Abbott also directed lawmakers to tighten regulations on THC products, eliminate Texas’ high-stakes STAAR test and rein in local property tax increases during the legislative overtime, which begins July 21.
Texas bears witness to a terrible tragedy, and citizens soon raise questions. Could the loss of life have been prevented or mitigated? Who, if anyone, bears responsibility? Those in power respond with “Now’s not the time” or point fingers at other authority figures.