Before-and-after images show RVs, homes swept away by Texas floods
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Newly released aerial images show destruction at several locations in Central Texas, days after flash floods killed more than 130 people and left about 160 people missing. Many of the victims were in Kerr County, a flood-prone area where the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in less than an hour. Photos provided by aerial imagery company Nearmap show how the rushing floodwaters destroyed RV parks, homes and more. Lorena Guillen, owner of Blue Oak RV Park, told CBS Austin affiliate KEYE she woke up at 3:30 a.m.
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Main Idea: Aerial images show how flash floods in Central Texas swept away RVs and homes, including major damage at Blue Oak RV Park and HTR TX Hill Country Campground.
Key Points:
- The floods killed more than 130 people and left about 160 missing, with Kerr County hit especially hard.
- Blue Oak RV Park owner Lorena Guillen said all 33 RVs and mobile homes at her site were carried away by floodwaters.
- Images also show heavy damage in the nearby HTR TX Hill Country Campground area and homes in the Casa Bonita community.
- Local residents and volunteers gathered at Hunt Store to hand out free meals and support survivors after the disaster.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Texas floods can destroy RV parks, homes, and small businesses like Blue Oak RV Park and HTR TX Hill Country Campground, leaving families displaced and taxpayers facing higher cleanup and aid costs.
Positive Impact
Communities may rally to help survivors, with volunteer meals and local support easing some short-term hardship.
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- Blue Oak RV ParkcompanyMajorEvaluated
Named commercial property operator central to the flood destruction story, with RVs and mobile homes swept away.
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Named campground featured in the before-and-after damage images and discussed as part of the flood impact.
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Owner of Blue Oak RV Park and a quoted firsthand witness to the flood damage and rescues.
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Owner of Hunt Store who is quoted describing recovery efforts and community response.
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Named commercial business shown with damage and serving as a recovery site for meals and volunteers.
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Local CBS affiliate that interviewed Lorena Guillen and is part of the reporting context.
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