Monumental Cleanup, Recovery Efforts Paused as Flooding Returns to Deadly Texas Rivers
One of the largest, most complex rescue and recovery efforts in Texas history was put on hold Sunday as flooding returned to the Guadalupe River in Central Texas. The task of meticulously searching through and clearing the miles of debris piles that remain continues to be a heartbreaking, painstaking task.
Breitbart Texas spoke with residents and volunteers in Kerrville who were busy at work, still clearing debris and searching for the missing, in the first full week since the flood ended. In the nine days since the deadly Independence Day flood, the death toll stands at 129, with 160 people still unaccounted for. In Kerr County alone, 103 deaths have been counted so far, 36 of whom are children.
Heavy rains in Texas on Sunday halted flood recovery efforts along the Guadalupe River and triggered new high-water rescues as officials warned of renewed surges. https://t.co/NDZhI243WR
— KUTV2news (@KUTV2News) July 13, 2025
More dangers returned to Texas river basins on Sunday as torrential rains fell in the Hill Country region. More floods returned to the Guadalupe River basin, and the Lampasas River rose by 30 feet during Sunday’s rains. Recovery and cleanup efforts are set to resume on Monday.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said rescues were taking place on Sunday in San Saba, Lampasas, and Scnleicer Counties. Evacuation orders were carried out in Lampasas, Menard, Kimble, and Sutton Counties, the governor said.
Texas Task Force 1 has already rescued dozens of Texans in the Lampasas area.
They and other first responders will continue operations to prioritize saving lives. pic.twitter.com/0pIWsMbMjv
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) July 13, 2025
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