Despite ‘agony’, Texas community ‘is coming together’ to recover from floods: NPR Correspondent

Disaster Overview - A flash flood occurred, with the Guadalupe River rising to 25-26 feet within approximately one hour [5] - The disaster resulted in fatalities, missing persons (including 11 campers), and significant property loss, forcing many to start over [5][7][15] Alerting and Warning Systems - Many residents did not receive timely alerts on their phones, or underestimated the severity of the warnings they did receive [3][4] - Sensor coverage in the river was incomplete, potentially contributing to the lack of widespread alerts [4] Rescue and Recovery Efforts - Search and rescue efforts are ongoing, with no set timeline to transition to a recovery phase [11] - Hundreds of volunteers and state workers are assisting in search and rescue operations [13] - Reunification centers were established to reunite evacuees with their families [9][10] Community Response - The community is providing support, including free food, prayers, and clothing to those affected [7] - People are offering support to those still waiting to hear from their loved ones [10] Weather Concerns - Additional rainfall is forecasted for the area, potentially hindering rescue and recovery efforts [13][14] - A flood watch is in effect for Kerr County and 16 surrounding counties [14]