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The Latest Texas Floods Tested Warning Systems. This Time, They Passed.

First publishedJul 17, 20:08 UTC
Last updatedJul 18, 22:38 UTC · 10m ago
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Heavy rains caused floods in central Texas, but new warning systems worked well.

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Flood debris blocked a road in Kerrville, Texas, on Thursday.

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Heavy rains caused floods in central Texas. Two people died. The new warning systems helped people know when to be safe.

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Heavy rains caused floods in central Texas, but new warning systems worked well.
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2 outlets, average source rating 7.5/10.
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10m ago.
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    Texas Hill Country floods test new warning systems after last year’s deadly disaster

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