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How the Guadalupe River grew into the destroyer it became in the July 4 floods, by the numbers
Rain rushing to the Guadalupe took it from a depth of less than 8 feet to 37.5 feet, a deluge with as much volume as an aircraft carrier over five minutes.
A look at some of the worst floods in Texas history
As search and rescue efforts continue in response to the “catastrophic” and deadly flooding of the Guadalupe River in Kerr ...
The history of 'Flash Flood Alley,' the hilly region in Texas prone to flooding emergencies
The region of Texas where flash flooding killed more than 90 people -- including dozens of campers -- is known for its tendency to experience flood emergencies.
Remembering the 1987 Guadalupe River flash flood that killed 10 after raging through a Hill Country summer camp
Teens at the Pot O’ Gold Christian Camp near Comfort, Texas, were swamped by a wall of water as they tried to escape.
1987 flood survivor shares hope after Hill Country tragedy
As Texas mourns lives lost in the recent Hill Country floods, a survivor of the 1987 Guadalupe River flood that killed 10 ...
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Hills, rivers and rocky terrain: Why the Hill Country keeps flooding
When storms roll in, water rushes downhill fast, gaining speed and force as it moves — often with deadly results.
A look at some of the worst floods in US history, from Hurricane Katrina to dam disasters
The devastation in Texas Hill Country isn't the first time Americans have mourned the victims of deadly floodwaters.