New Texas flash flood warnings issued and more heavy rainfall forecast as dozens remain missing and death toll hits 90
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A FRESH threat of devastating flash floods has cropped up in Texas just days after rushing waters claimed the lives of 90 people.
Dozens of people are still missing after deadly flash flooding the Guadalupe River outside San Antonio over the July 4th holiday weekend.
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Flash flooding along the Guadalupe outside San Antonio has claimed dozens of lives
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Rescuers are still looking for 41 people who remain missing
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Dirty clothes are hanging outside Camp Mystic, which was one of the areas hardest hit by the floods
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At least 28 kids are among those killed by the floods which first broke out at summer camps near the river early Friday morning.
Twenty-seven girls and counselors at Camp Mystic died in the weekend floods after the river swelled over 20 feet in less than two hours.
What we know so far...
Torrential rain sparked deadly flash flooding around the Guadalupe River
At least 90 people lost their lives, mostly in Kerr County, and rescue teams continue to search for survivors
Families of some Camp Mystic girls have confirmed their deaths
A woman was rescued after being washed 20 miles downstream
Two brothers told of their brave escape from a flooded cabin
The victims include the niece of the Kansas City Chiefs' owners, a dad who died while saving his wife and kids, and a beloved high school coach
At least 41 people are still missing, and heartbroken parents are urging the public to keep an eye out for their missing girls.
Now, officials are warning locals to brace for another impact as "more heavy rainfall" is expected, Governor Greg Abbott said.
The governor said they aren't expecting anything "to the magnitude of what was seen in Kerrville" but said there's still a threat of more flash flooding events.
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