Flood warning in effect for many Texas rivers
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Thousands of flash flood warnings have been issued across the country and the number of flash flood emergencies is near-record, too.
The first State Flood Plan, published last year, identified $54 billion in flood mitigation, warning and data needs. The state has awarded around $660 million since the plan was published, with a special legislative session coming.
Sunday morning recovering efforts were suspended in Kerr County due to heavy rainfall and a new flash flood warning issued for the Hill Country.
The committees will be looking at warning systems, emergency communications, relief funding for the Hill Country floods, and overall natural disaster preparation.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has put together his list of state Senators who will make up the legislative committee to create a flood warning system.
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Just over a week after deadly flash floods swept through Texas Hill Country, the region may once again face a life-threatening deluge as slow-moving thunderstorms bring heavy rain, flash flooding, and rapid river rises to parts of central Texas Sunday.