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These graphics show the scope of Texas’ Hill Country floods
These maps and charts show the scale and intensity of the Hill Country floods and highlight Camp Mystic’s proximity to ...
UT Arlington lab develops rapid flood maps to aid recovery and improve future flood warnings in Texas' Hill Country
The H2i Lab recreated a map of the Kerr County floods, showing how high the water levels got at certain times during the ...
The Texas Tribune on MSN9d
Hills, rivers and rocky terrain: Why the Hill Country keeps flooding
The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.
Texas Hill Country is no stranger to flash floods. Why were so many caught off guard?
When the precipitation intensified in the early morning hours Friday, many people failed to receive or respond to flood warnings at riverside campsites known to be in the floodplain.
Rivers Are the Soul of the Texas Hill Country, and a Source of Heartache
The rivers etching the terrain are a beloved feature of the rapidly growing region. But last week’s flooding was an agonizing ...
Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed dozens, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding
(THE CONVERSATION) Texas Hill Country is known for its landscapes, with shallow rivers winding among hills and through rugged valleys. But that geography also makes it one of the deadliest places in ...