FEMA, Texas and Camp Mystic
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Federal regulators removed dozens of Camp Mystic buildings from a 100-year flood map as the camp looked to expand.
When too much rain falls for the ground to absorb, it runs downhill, pulled by gravity into streams, creeks and rivers.
The deadly Texas floods have brought the state's approach to land approvals, especially in flood-prone areas, under more scrutiny.
Kerr County had discussed buying such things as water gauges and sirens after previous flood disasters. But as with many rural Texas counties, cost was an issue.
Records released Tuesday show Camp Mystic met state regulations for disaster procedures, but details of the plan remain unclear.
Kerr County, Texas, flood maps reveal Camp Mystic and two others in high-risk zones. The Hearst Television Data team analyzed FEMA's flood hazard data, identifying Camp Mystic, Camp La Junta and ...
In areas that see rainfall and increased cloud cover, temperatures are expected to remain below seasonal averages into next week, providing some relief from the summer heat. However, much of central and southern Texas, areas in the recovery phase from the catastrophic flooding, will face dangerous heat instead of renewed flooding.
Kerr County failed to secure a warning system, even as local officials remained aware of the risks and as billions of dollars were available for similar projects.
Flash floods last week in Texas caused the Guadalupe River to rise dramatically, reaching three stories high in just two hours