Catastrophic flooding hit the Texas Hill County on July 4 when Kerrville received 10 to 12 inches of rain in a matter of hours. The Guadalupe River rose 26 feet within 45 minutes, according to state officials, and dozens of people have died.
Below, aerial photos from July 5 provided by Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr. show some of the widespread destruction. While search and recovery efforts continue, debris cleanup has also begun.
» MORE: How to help people affected by the floods, and how to find help
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Courtesy Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr.
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Courtesy Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr.
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Courtesy Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr.
/ Courtesy Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr.
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Courtesy Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr.
/ Courtesy Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr.
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Courtesy Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr.
/ Courtesy Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr.
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Courtesy Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr.
/ Courtesy Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr.
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Courtesy Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr.
/ Courtesy Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr.
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Courtesy Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr.
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Courtesy Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr.