Texas, rain and Flood
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The Texas Tribune on MSNKerr County search and rescue operations paused again on Monday due to rainAlthough a new round of floods elsewhere prompted emergency rescues Sunday, no injuries or deaths were reported.
At least 119 people are dead and 173 people are still missing after devastating flash floods in Central Texas.
Kerr County authorities issued a new Guadalupe River evacuation notice and suspended search operations as more heavy rains inundated the area.
Parts of Bay of Plenty received more than 100mm of rain in 24 hours with flooding reported this morning. An atmospheric river of rain moved across the country on Thursday with Bay of Plenty being described as a “scoop” for wild weather.
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Juneau Empire on MSNGlacial lake outburst swells Salmon River near HyderGlacial lake outburst events caused a spike in the water levels of the Taku River in early July and are responsible for increased erosion on the banks of the Salmon River near Hyder on Wednesday. Mendenhall River has yet to release as increased precipitation fills Suicide Basin.
Some places received several inches of rain, others nearby not so much. Shower chances persist through the weekend.
Once a subtropical ridge of high atmospheric pressure establishes itself over Texas early next week, rain chances will start diminishing quickly.
The same region of Texas that experienced catastrophic, deadly flooding over the Fourth of July weekend also experienced massive flooding in the past. A 1987 flood in Kerr County resulted in the death of 33 people,
Understanding the combination of meteorological, geomorphological and hydrological factors that led to the Texas flood could help prevent future disasters.