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The Texas Hill Country Flood, One Year Later
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- The Hill Country community of Hunt, Texas, is mourning one year after historic floods devastated the area, with many residents struggling to celebrate the Fourth of July amid ongoing grief.
- The floods claimed 139 lives, including 119 in Kerr County, and caused widespread destruction to homes, businesses, and local infrastructure such as Highway 39 along the Guadalupe River.
- Survivors like Cynthia Vlasek, a retired nurse, express deep emotional pain and difficulty returning to normal life as many properties remain damaged or under reconstruction.
- Memorial events and mental health support stations have been organized in the region to help residents cope with the tragedy during the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations.
