Video: Timelapse Shows Texas' Llano River Completely Flood in Just Minutes
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On July 4, heavy rain caused the Llano River in Llano County, Texas, to flood significantly, affecting the Hill Country area. Authorities blocked off a low water crossing as flash flooding occurred within ten minutes. The incident has resulted in a tragic death toll of at least 67 individuals, with Kerr County reporting 59 fatalities, among them 21 children. Additionally, eleven Camp Mystic campers remain unaccounted for, highlighting the severe impact across multiple counties affected by the flooding.
The Llano River swelled with floodwater in Llano County, Texas, on July 4, as heavy rain and deadly flooding hit the state's Hill Country area.
The death toll in the Texas flooding is now at least 67 people. During a news conference, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said the death toll in his county is 59 people.
Leitha said eleven Camp Mystic campers are unaccounted for. Kerr County, there are eight deaths due to the flooding in surrounding counties.
Timelapse video captured by Robert Ivey shows authorities blocking off a low water crossing over the Llano River in Kingsland just before flash flooding completely inundated the area in just 10 minutes.
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