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Estimated flooding severity along the banks of the Guadalupe River at 5 a.m. on July 4, 2025.

Watch how the deadly Texas floods unfolded in near real-time with our AI tool

The algorithm offers a bird’s-eye view of the deadly waters as they engulfed Hill Country homes and several children’s camps.

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Humble resident, Darren Urie, center and wearing American flag shorts, crosses the Cade Loop bridge with his cousin as work crews clear and temporarily repair a bridge connecting Texas 39 to a residential area over the Guadalupe River in Ingram on Saturday July 5, 2025.

Photo by: Christopher Lee, Staff Photographer

‘Zero warning’: Storm alerts missed these Houstonians caught in deadly Texas floods

In some ways, out-of-towners were more vulnerable in the July 4 flood. At least 19 of the more than 100 people killed were from the Houston area.

Flood damaged areas along the Guadalupe River near Camp Mystic in Hunt on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

Photo by: Christopher Lee, Staff Photographer

Texas floods death toll in Kerr County hits 96; 161 still missing, including 6 from Camp Mystic

Kerrville Police spokesperson Jonathan Lamb said the response in Kerr County continues to expand as the "mission becomes more technical."

Volunteer Jax Turner works to remove flood debris at GoodWater RV Park near Georgetown, July 9, 2025 after devastating flash flooding swept through the area on July 5.

Photo by: Sara Diggins, Austin American-Statesman

Opinion: 'Losers' ask about flood deaths, Greg Abbott says. He's wrong.

"Every football team makes mistakes," is not the attitude we need, writes aerospace professional Derek Collins.

Dallas, Texas, USA - November 13, 2021: Exterior front entrance doors of the Dallas Morning News newspaper building in the downtown core Texas USA

Photo by: Pgiam, Getty Images

Houston Chronicle parent company to purchase Dallas Morning News

Hearst has expanded its foothold in Texas, and the Dallas purchase means it now owns newspapers in the state’s four largest cities.

Pick of the Day

Houston Astros superfan Nguyen Le, who attends all of the team's playoff games both at home and on the road, appears in a New Era Cap commercial that was released July 7, 2025.

Photo by: New Era Cap

Astros fan Nguyen Le talks about 'surreal' experience appearing in New Era ads

If you've been to an Astros game, then you know Nguyen Le. Now, the world will get to know him after appearing in a national commercial for New Era.

What Else is Going On

Burger patties, onions and buns branded with 'Trump' cook over the grill at Trump Burger Thursday, July 28, 2022 in Bellville, Texas.

Photo by: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer

Trump Burger Kemah sued its landlord. Now the landlord is suing back.

The burger restaurant alleged that its landlord illegally forced them out. The landlord, in turn, is arguing that the restaurant owes him over $39,000.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo listens as a citizen voices concerns with Harris County flood control directives during Commissioners Court in Houston, Thursday, June 26, 2025.

Photo by: Kirk Sides, Houston Chronicle

Lina Hidalgo holds moment of silence for victims of central Texas floods

Hidalgo’s staff distributed yellow ribbons ahead of Thursday’s Commissioners Court meeting for attendees to wear in honor of those who died or are still missing as a result of the floods.

Drought conditions improved across Texas from what they were as of July 1, left, to what they became by this past Tuesday, right, according to data from the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Photo by: U.S. Drought Monitor

July 4 Texas floods make sizeable dent in Hill Country drought

The Fourth of July flooding had an outsized effect not just on the Hill Country but also on rain-starved Texas cities like San Antonio and Austin.

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Fort Bend County detects first West Nile virus sample of 2025

Dr. Letosha Gale-Lowe said the county has noticed a rise in the mosquito population following recent rains and warmer months.

Photo by: Houston Chronicle

Fire triggers chemical release from Houston's Arkema plant

A company spokesman said no injuries or fatalities had been confirmed, but a strong odor from the fire could be irritating.

People come to pick up items at Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

Photo by: Ashley Landis, AP

Camp Mystic victim Lila Bonner, 9, dream to open animal rescue is still alive

"Lila was a natural born leader who loved all creatures, big and small,” Bonner’s family said.

Photo by: Houston Chronicle Staff

EVENT: Meet Annise Parker, former mayor running for Harris County Judge

Chronicle readers are invited to a private Zoom with former Houston Mayor Annise Parker as she runs to replace Lina Hidalgo as Harris County Judge.

Chris Shelton, Audience producer

chris.shelton@houstonchronicle.com