A jaw-dropping timelapse video has emerged from Kingsland, Texas, capturing the moment deadly floodwaters surged through central Texas early Friday morning. In just minutes, the calm Llano River turned into a violent torrent—swallowing everything in its path.
Tragically, at least 80 lives have been lost, with many still unaccounted for. Emergency crews are overwhelmed as they continue frantic search and rescue operations across the region.
River Spikes 26 Feet in Under an Hour
Officials report the Guadalupe River rose an astonishing 26 feet (8 meters) in just 45 minutes, catching many communities off guard. Roads crumbled. Homes vanished. Cars were swept away in an instant.
Were the Warnings Too Late—or Ignored?
Despite alerts issued Thursday by the Texas Division of Emergency Management and the National Weather Service (NWS), many residents say they were blindsided. Some claim they never received alerts, while others underestimated the risk until it was too late.
Amid Chaos, Heroism Emerges
In the face of disaster, courage prevailed. Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan is being hailed a hero after reportedly saving 165 lives. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry praised all first responders, calling them “the very best of America.”
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Are we doing enough to prepare communities for fast-moving climate disasters like this? What needs to change in how warnings are issued and received?
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