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State of Texas: One year after the flood
By Dylan McKim at KXAN (NBC Austin) - All Stories
· July 4, 2026
· 1 min read
One year ago, the Guadalupe River became the center of one of the deadliest disasters in Texas history. In the early morning hours of July 4, floodwaters tore through Kerr County and the Hill Country with terrifying speed.
Key takeaway In the early morning hours of July 4, floodwaters tore through Kerr County and the Hill Country with terrifying speed.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - All Stories ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? One year ago, the Guadalupe River became the center of one of the deadliest disasters in Texas history. In the early morning hours of July 4, floodwaters tore through Kerr County and the Hill Country with terrifying speed.
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