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Over 100 lives lost. More than 160 still missing. What happened in Texas over the Fourth of July weekend has left the nation heartbroken.

A devastating flash flood tore through the Texas Hill Country while many slept. Torrential rains caused the Guadalupe River to rise a shocking 26 feet in just 45 minutes — sweeping away homes, campsites, and lives. Among the missing are young girls from a Christian summer camp. Over 440 people were rescued, but dozens never made it out.

Survivors call it a “pitch black wall of death.” And the warning? It came far too late. Officials are now under fire for the delayed alerts and lack of evacuation orders — despite knowing this region’s flood risk for decades. Cell service failures and outdated warning systems may have cost precious lives.

In this video, we break down the timeline of the deadly flood, the human cost, and the questions officials must now answer. From heroic rescue efforts to the voices of grieving families, this is the story of a disaster that should never be forgotten.
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00:00It came like a wave in the dark and left behind heartbreak across Texas.
00:04Over the 4th of July weekend, flash floods struck the Texas Hill Country, killing over
00:09100 people.
00:10Many were asleep when 12 inches of rain hit in just hours, swelling the Guadalupe River
00:15by 26 feet in just 45 minutes.
00:19Among the dead were 30 children, and more than 160 people are still missing, including
00:24girls from a Christian summer camp.
00:27Rescue teams, with dogs and helicopters, are digging through dangerous piles of debris.
00:32Over 440 people were saved, but the last live rescue was days ago.
00:37Survivors described it as a pitch-black wall of death.
00:40And many say they got no warning.
00:43Officials now face tough questions.
00:44Why wasn't the alarm sounded earlier?
00:47Why weren't camps evacuated when the danger was clear?
00:50Local leaders blame poor cell service and say no one saw this coming.
00:54Reports from last year warned that the area was due for even worse floods.
00:58Now, grief mixes with anger as families search for answers.
01:02And loved ones.

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