Texas Hill Country Flood: Blanco River Surge Kills 108
The Blanco River surged over its banks in the Texas Hill Country, sweeping away homes and claiming at least 108 lives in a single night of catastrophic flooding. This disaster forced state officials to overhaul emergency alert systems and implement stricter floodplain management regulations to prevent similar mass casualties during future flash flood events.
July 4, 2025
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