Texas, Flood and Knowing Risks
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As a climate scientist who calls Texas home, I can tell you that the Hill Country of Texas is no stranger to flooding. Meteorologists often refer to it as “Flash Flood Alley” because of its steep terrain, shallow soils, and its history of sudden and intense rainfall.
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Many Texas flood victims are now facing the harsh reality of insurance uncertainty, as questions mount over what damages will be covered.
More than 111 people have died across six counties after flash flooding from heavy rain began affecting the state last week.
Flooding is a fact of life in Texas Hill Country, a region home to a flood-prone corridor known as “Flash Flood Alley.” Judge Rob Kelly, the top elected official in Kerr County, said as much on Sunday.
Only about half of the homeowners potentially impacted by floods in Kerr County were in FEMA's flood zones, and even fewer likely had flood insurance.
Follow for live updates in the Texas flooding as the death toll rises to 120, as rescue operations start to shift to recovery phase
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Sirens, gauges and flood prevention: What the Texas Legislature could do in response to Hill Country disasterGov. Greg Abbott has promised to add flood response to the agenda for the July 21 special session, with an expected focus on alert systems and local recovery.
Only about half of the homeowners potentially impacted by floods in Kerr County were in FEMA's flood zones, and even fewer likely had flood insurance.
Many camps in the Guadalupe river region are adjacent or are partially inside high-risk flood zones, according to maps from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
More than 100 people have been confirmed dead since July 4, when the Guadalupe River in central Texas swelled overnight and triggered flash floods that swept through an area known locally as “Flash Flood Alley.
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