Texas flooding death toll rises to 90
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President Donald Trump is visiting Texas on Friday to assess catastrophic flooding that has killed at least 120 people.
Volunteers combing through debris piles from the devastating Central Texas flooding had to sniff out decaying bodies in the “chaotic” initial days of the search-and-rescue efforts.
More than 111 people have died across six counties after flash flooding from heavy rain began affecting the state last week.
On Water Street in the City of Kerrville, a memorial wall dedicated to the lives lost in last Friday’s devastating flood is growing.
Flash floods last week in Texas caused the Guadalupe River to rise dramatically, reaching three stories high in just two hours.
Most summers, Kerrville, Texas, draws crowds for its July 4 celebration. This year, the streets are filled with emergency responders.
Hundreds of parents waited hours Saturday for girls to arrive in Kerrville after their Camp Waldemar stay was cut short by the deadly Guadalupe River flood.
Meteorologists say incredible amounts of moisture in the air fueled a storm that barely moved over central Texas, creating conditions for fatal flash floods.