This has played out on social platforms as well, prompting some liberal commentators to speak out against the dehumanization of Texas communities. Political trolling online is nothing new, but its spillover into blaming victims and survivors of disaster is a dangerous new low.

The July 4 Texas Hill Country flash flooding event is the latest to hit the region known as “Flash Flood Alley,” as Texas continues to lead the U.S. in flood-related deaths. The greatest number of flood deaths in the U.

Maps show how heavy rainfall and rocky terrain helped create the devastating Texas floods that have killed more than 120 people.

Weather warnings predicted devastation from both the Texas floods and Hurricane Helene. But in both disasters, people were left in harm’s way.

Here's what to know about the deadly flooding, the colossal weather system that drove it and ongoing efforts to identify victims.

Kerbey Lane Cafe, a restaurant chain operating in Austin as well as San Antonio, will be donating 100% of its profits from July 10 to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. The CEO of the chain, Mason Ayer, spoke to KXAN News about the donation, and said,

The devastating flooding in Central Texas has resulted in 120 deaths and raised concerns about the delayed emergency alert system.

Buffalo News editorial cartoonist Adam Zyglis depicted a supporter of President Donald Trump drowning under the severe flash floods that took place in Texas.