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BY STEVE GUNTLI
Williamson and Travis Counties were impacted by the historic flooding over the July 4th week- end, which has led to more than 100 deaths throughout the Central Texas region. The details The San Gabriel River, which flows through Georgetown and parts of Liberty Hill, rose to an estimated 36 feet over the weekend as heavy rainfall swept through the Central Texas region, according to United States Geological Survey measurements. On July 5th alone, the river rose from 3.82 feet at 5 a.m. to 35.80 feet at 11:30 a.m. In response, both Williamson and Travis coun- ties declared states of emergency on July 5. Williamson, Travis counties hit by deadly flash floods
San Gabriel River water levels, July
How to help These local organizations are in need of the following support: • Central Texas Community Fund: Cash donations • Austin Pets Alive: Cash, gift cards, pet food, toys and animal carriers • Austin Disaster Network: Financial or in-kind donations and gift cards.
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SOURCE: UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY/COMMUNITY IMPACT
resources to help neighboring communities. “The devastation from this ongoing flooding has profoundly affected us all,” Penniman-Morin said in a news release. “Our hearts go out to every family, every neighbor and every business affected by this disaster.” The highest death toll came from Kerr County, where at least 107 individuals died, including 28 children from Camp Mystic along the Guadalupe River.
The latest As of press time, three people in Williamson County have died from the July 5 flooding, and one person remains missing, according to the county. At least four people in Travis County were killed, officials confirmed during a news confer- ence the morning of July 6. Cedar Park was not heavily affected by the flooding outside of some road closures. Cedar Park Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin committed city
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