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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 anatomy of a flash flood: Why the Texas flood was so deadly
Between July 3 and 6, Texas Hill Country experienced catastrophic flash flooding along the Guadalupe River system. The floods ...
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These graphics show the scope of Texas’ Hill Country floods
Over the July Fourth weekend, the Texas Hill Country experienced catastrophic flooding that killed more than 100 people, left ...
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 more than 130 people, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding
A hydrologist explains why the region is known as Flash Flood Alley and how its geography and geology can lead to heavy ...
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Texas Hill Country floods: What we know so far
With hundreds confirmed dead or still missing, questions remain about the local response to flood warnings. Meanwhile, ...
A century of flooding has long plagued the Texas Hill Country
A major flood event also struck the Texas Hill Country in July of 1987 after a series of 17 thunderstorms moved slowly, in ...
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Breaking down Texas topography
Texas' extreme flood susceptibility stems from its high drainage density, meaning numerous steep, V-shaped stream channels ...