Kerrville, Texas Hill Country
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Young campers and a dad saving his family were among the dozens killed in the historic flash floods that tore through central Texas over the holiday weekend.
A stretch of chain-link fence along the Guadalupe River in the Texas town of Kerrville has become a focal point for the community's grief.
As he was driving back from Hunt, Texas, along the Guadalupe River, he was able to see the destruction of the flash flooding that has devastated central Texas, killing at least 120 people and leaving more than 170 missing. Nebraskans like Storey have since stepped up to do what they can to help.
In an effort to help Texas flooding victims, the organization is accepting donations for its Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, which its website says will “support nonprofit organizations, first responder agencies, and local governments actively involved in response, relief, and recovery efforts.”
Eight-year-old girls at sleep-away camp, families crammed into recreational vehicles, local residents traveling to or from work. These are some of the victims.
Public officials in the area have come under repeated criticism amid questions about the timeline of what happened and why widespread warnings were
Here's what to know about the deadly flooding, the colossal weather system that drove it and ongoing efforts to identify victims.
President Trump and First Lady Melania met with families in the Texas Hill Country and praised first responders amid tense talks on flood disaster response.