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Texas declares emergency amid high risk of flash flooding a year after state was hit by Camp Mystic disaster that killed 28

Texas declares emergency amid high risk of flash flooding a year after state was hit by Camp Mystic disaster that killed 28
The Independent World Tuesday 14 July 2026, 23:47 UTC By Rachel Dobkin 1 min read
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Severe weather will hit nearly 60 counties, with flash flood warnings in effect for parts of south-central Texas

Severe weather will hit nearly 60 counties, with flash flood warnings in effect for parts of south-central Texas

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