Texas Hill Country Flooding: Death Toll Rises, Devastation in Hunt

Devastating Flooding in Texas Hill Country

• ⚠️ The Texas Hill Country is experiencing a severe flooding disaster, with at least 104 confirmed deaths across the region.
• 💔 Kerr County has been hit the hardest, accounting for the majority of fatalities, including 27 children and counselors from Camp Mystic.
• 🔍 Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with hundreds of first responders working along the Guadalupe River, but no survivors have been found alive since Friday.

Damage and Impact in Hunt

• 🌊 The town of Hunt, located where the north and south forks of the Guadalupe River converge, has suffered widespread devastation.
• 🏚️ Buildings have been torn from their foundations, fences knocked over, and trailers destroyed, with debris reaching heights significantly taller than vehicles.
• 💬 The owner of the Hunt store, a community staple, has expressed determination to rebuild despite the catastrophic damage.

Emergency Response and Questions

• ❓ Key questions are emerging regarding whether Kerr County issued an emergency alert and who was in charge of the initial response.
• ⏱️ The Sheriff stated he was notified of the flooding between 4 and 5 a.m., and his office is working to establish a complete timeline of the event.
• 🗣️ Officials plan to provide further updates, with the current priority being recovery efforts and bringing people home.

Donation Efforts and Support

• 🤝 Texans are mobilizing to help victims, with donation drives organized to collect much-needed supplies.
• 🧰 Items most needed include toiletries, baby supplies, batteries, flashlights, and dog food; clothing donations are not being accepted.
• 💻 A QR code is available for tax-deductible donations to the Tegna Texas Flood Relief Fund, which will support local nonprofits in affected areas.