In what experts call "Flash Flood Alley," the terrain reacts quickly to rainfall steep slopes, rocky ground, and narrow riverbeds leave little time for warning.

Kerr County failed to secure a warning system, even as local officials remained aware of the risks and as billions of dollars were available for similar projects.

This page is a summary of news on Texas floods for Thursday, July 10. For the latest news on the Texas flooding, read USA TODAY's coverage for Friday, July 11. The community of Kerrville, Texas, ravaged by the catastrophic flooding of the Guadalupe River nearly a week ago,

More than 100 people are dead and 150 known to be missing in Texas Wednesday from flooding but questions remain about how the effects of the deadly disaster could have been mitigated.

Volunteers in Texas are searching for flood victims and combing through debris along a 30 mile stretch of the Guadalupe River. CNN’s Ed Lavandera spoke with Texans who are coming together to bring closure to their community.

Retired veteran Kevin Jones, who survived the catastrophic flooding in Texas, joins Alex Witt to detail his experience during the disaster and to share how his community is coming together during such a dark time.

The president has defended his administration's response to the fatal flooding amid criticism that federal assistance could've been provided more quickly.