
Growing up near the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas, could sometimes feel like living near a volcano. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. I was born two blocks from the gorgeous river that flows from the Hill Country to the Gulf of Mexico, just one year before the devastating and deadly 1987 flash flood, often described around town as the “big one.
Main Idea: A NBC News reporter from Kerrville, Texas, reflects on the deadly Guadalupe River flood as a deeply personal tragedy for his hometown.
Key Points:
Deadly Texas flooding can displace families, damage homes and roads, and raise local costs for taxpayers, insurers, and small businesses.
Coverage of the disaster may push stronger flood warnings, better planning, and safer riverfront development in other US towns.
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Named family member quoted about evacuating and the community’s shock.
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