One Year After Texas Hill Country Flood | San Antonio News

One year after the deadliest flash flood in U.S. history, Texas Hill Country still reeling from the Fourth of July disaster that killed over 130 people. The Guadalupe River surged 40 feet in under an hour, obliterating homes and leaving a trail of devastation. Investigations revealed critical failures: officials asleep during the flood, Camp Mystic—home to 25 campers and 2 counselors—unprepared and unevacuated, leading to its closure and bankruptcy. Lawsuits followed, and new laws like the Heaven 27 Camp Safety Act and Youth CAMPER Act aim to prevent future tragedies. Yet, with rivers still rising fast and floodplains still vulnerable, the Hill Country remains a deadly flash flood hotspot. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/21ba831f94ef9d2b