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Texas flood destroyed or heavily damaged 135 Kerr County homes, Abbott said
Summary by Waco Editorial Desk Katlyn Ma, The Texas Tribune , as published by KXXV
· July 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Governor Greg Abbott reported that 135 homes were destroyed or heavily damaged.
A recent flood in Kerr County has caused significant damage to homes and businesses. Governor Greg Abbott reported that 135 homes were destroyed or heavily damaged. Additionally, 490 homes and around 100 businesses suffered damage from the floodwaters.
The flood was caused by water surging over the banks of the Guadalupe River. 08 feet in Comfort before receding to around 5 feet. Governor Abbott noted that the flood was particularly severe, with almost all rivers in the region hitting record highs.
Further information on the flood and its impact is available from Governor Abbott's news conference, where he discussed the need for long-term housing and recovery assistance in Kerr County.
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Category: weather Published: July 21, 2026 Source: KXXV Reading time: 1 min
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