By — Christopher Booker Christopher Booker Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/watch-inside-rescue-and-recovery-efforts-after-the-deadly-texas-floods Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Inside rescue and recovery efforts after the deadly Texas floods Nation Jul 13, 2025 2:00 PM EDT Tragedy struck the Texas Hill Country last week as sudden, massive flooding over the July 4 holiday killed more than 120 people and destroyed hundreds of structures. More than 160 people are still believed to be missing. Watch the video in the player above. PBS News traveled to the heart of the disaster to cover the ongoing search and recovery efforts on the ground. More coverage of the Texas floods Meteorologist breaks down storm system behind historic Texas flooding Plans for a flood warning system fell apart in Kerr County, leaving it vulnerable How local groups are aiding recovery efforts after devastating Texas floods FEMA missed major flood risks at Camp Mystic in Texas, new analysis reveals Trump tours catastrophic flood damage in central Texas, defends state and federal response We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Christopher Booker Christopher Booker Christopher Booker is a correspondent and producer for PBS NewsHour Weekend covering music, culture, our changing economy and news of the cool and weird. He also teaches at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, following his work with Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism in Chicago and Doha, Qatar.
Tragedy struck the Texas Hill Country last week as sudden, massive flooding over the July 4 holiday killed more than 120 people and destroyed hundreds of structures. More than 160 people are still believed to be missing. Watch the video in the player above. PBS News traveled to the heart of the disaster to cover the ongoing search and recovery efforts on the ground. More coverage of the Texas floods Meteorologist breaks down storm system behind historic Texas flooding Plans for a flood warning system fell apart in Kerr County, leaving it vulnerable How local groups are aiding recovery efforts after devastating Texas floods FEMA missed major flood risks at Camp Mystic in Texas, new analysis reveals Trump tours catastrophic flood damage in central Texas, defends state and federal response We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now