What to know about the flash floods in Texas that killed over 100 people
Here's what to know about the deadly flooding, the colossal weather system that drove it in and around Kerr County, Texas, and ongoing efforts to identify victims.
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Calgary Herald
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- Calgary Herald
Texans compete with heavy hearts at Calgary Stampede after devastating flood back home
Article content A serious flood over the Fourth of July weekend in Texas is weighing heavily on the hearts of rodeo competitors from the Lone Star State. Article content Especially those currently participating at the Calgary Stampede. Article content The flooding has been especially tough for the Harris brothers, Ty and Joel, who hail from San Angelo and are competing in the tie-down roping event at this year's 'Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth'. Article content Article content San Angelo is one of several areas in Central Texas that have been severely impacted by the floods. Article content Article content 'It's very, very difficult. My wife and I were watching the flooding all day yesterday, and it just affects you emotionally,' Joel Harris said on Monday. Article content 'You realize that rodeo isn't the most important thing. Coming out here and competing really puts things into perspective — people in Texas are going through a really hard time. Article content 'We have friends whose homes have flooded, and I know that many lives have been lost. I'm thankful my family has been safe through it all, and we are praying for those truly affected by the flood.' Article content The top four spots in the tie-down roping event on Monday were all claimed by Texans: Ty Harris took top honours, followed by Cash Hooper in second, Riley Webb in third, and Joel Harris rounding out the top four. Article content Ty Harris was able to briefly put the flooding out of his mind as he raced to 6.7-second clocking, earning $7,000 on the first afternoon of Pool B competition. Article content Article content 'I think about my roping three, four, maybe five minutes before I rope — then I rope, and it's off my mind,' said the 27-year-old cowboy. Article content 'I was thinking about the flooding as I was coming up here today, but I think we're pretty used to having to block things out. It's always something — not always as catastrophic as this, not people losing their lives — but always something we deal with mentally.' Article content The severe flooding in Texas has tragically left more than 100 people dead. Article content Article content Ty plans to donate 10 per cent of his winnings to families affected by the disaster. Article content 'You feel helpless being here while everyone's back there. You're just calling family, grateful to hear they're safe,' he added. Article content According to police in San Angelo, more than 12,000 houses, barns, and other structures have been affected in the city of approximately 100,000 people.
Toronto Star
5 hours ago
- Toronto Star
What to know about the flash floods in Texas that killed over 100 people
KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Flash floods in Texas killed more than 100 people over the Fourth of July holiday weekend and left others still missing, including girls attending a summer camp. The devastation along the Guadalupe River, outside of San Antonio, has drawn a massive search effort as officials face questions over their preparedness and the speed of their initial actions. Here's what to know about the deadly flooding, the colossal weather system that drove it in and around Kerr County, Texas, and ongoing efforts to identify victims.
Toronto Star
5 hours ago
- Toronto Star
Death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas over the July Fourth weekend surpasses 100
KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas over the July Fourth weekend has surpassed 100 as the massive search continues for missing people. The number of deaths reached 104 on Monday. In hard-hit Kerr County, home to Camp Mystic and several other summer camps, searchers have found the bodies of 84 people, including 28 children, Kerr County officials said.
