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People at other campgrounds have also died from floodwaters.
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Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
In his final moments before floodwaters overtook his camper in Kerrville, Texas, Jeff Ramsey left goodbye messages for his children.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 9 July 2025
Refrain from entering water that may have electricity in it and avoid walking through floodwaters.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2025
As floodwaters recede in parts of the Texas Hill Country, one of the state’s most beloved grocery chains is stepping in to help families pick up the pieces.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
In his final moments before floodwaters overtook his camper in Kerrville, Texas, Jeff Ramsey left goodbye messages for his children.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 9 July 2025
Refrain from entering water that may have electricity in it and avoid walking through floodwaters.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2025
As floodwaters recede in parts of the Texas Hill Country, one of the state’s most beloved grocery chains is stepping in to help families pick up the pieces.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2025
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“Floodwater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floodwater. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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floodwater
noun
flood·wa·ter
ˈfləd-ˌwȯt-ər 
-ˌwät-
: the water of a flood
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