The loss of life is unimaginable. While we are still grappling with what happened, it’s important to understand the historic nature of this flood. It likely already ranks as the third-deadliest flood in Texas history.

Flash flooding continues to plague Kerr County as reports of evacuations are surfacing amid the latest flash flood warning. Residents in parts of Kerr County report they are being asked to evacuate and move to higher ground as additional rain falls in the already saturated areas.