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One year after deadly Hill Country flood: Where recovery, investigations and Camp Mystic stand
By Patty Santos, Alex Gamez, Rebecca Salinas, Myra Arthur at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 3, 2026
· 6 min read
One year after the devastating Hill Country flood that claimed more than 130 lives, Kerr County is preparing to remember the victims while continuing to rebuild and push for changes aimed at preventing another tragedy.Saturday, July 4, marks one year since the flood that forever changed communiti...
Key takeaway Saturday, July 4, marks one year since the flood that forever changed communities along the Guadalupe River — including Kerrville, Hunt and Ingram.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The anniversary of the Hill Country flood serves as a poignant reminder for San Antonio area residents, who are connected to the affected communities through the Guadalupe River watershed. As Kerr County continues to rebuild and push for changes, San Antonio's own flood mitigation efforts are worth examining. The city's experience with flash flooding, particularly in low-lying areas, underscores the need for effective emergency planning and communication. The Camp Mystic report's findings on inadequate monitoring and response, as well as the lack of state-compliant emergency plans, should prompt local officials to review their own protocols. Furthermore, the new legislation requiring outdoor flood warning sirens in vulnerable communities may have implications for San Antonio's own warning systems, particularly in areas prone to flooding. As the Kerr County flood warning review nears completion, San Antonio residents should pay close attention to the recommendations and consider how they can be applied locally to prevent similar tragedies.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? One year after the devastating Hill Country flood that claimed more than 130 lives, Kerr County is preparing to remember the victims while continuing to rebuild and push for changes aimed at preventing another tragedy.Saturday, July 4, marks one year since the flood that forever changed communiti...
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