Senator John Cornyn has been actively discussing the recent catastrophic flooding in Texas through a series of tweets. His posts highlight both the tragedy of the event and the ongoing efforts to address its aftermath.
On July 8, 2025, Senator Cornyn shared that “Texas flood forecasts were accurate. It wasn’t enough to save lives.” This tweet, linked to an article from Politico, underscores the severity of the situation despite advanced warning systems.
Later that day, at 21:37 UTC, Cornyn tweeted about his observations on the ground. He stated, “It’s all hands on deck in Texas with officials working tirelessly on rescue & recovery efforts. I was on the ground in Kerrville on Saturday & saw firsthand how federal, state & local responders are working hand in glove to find those missing.” He emphasized that hope remains as efforts continue.
In another post made at 23:45 UTC, Senator Cornyn provided more details about the flood’s impact. He wrote that “As most Texans were sleeping on the morning of July 4th, a 100-year flood event caused the waters of the Guadalupe River to rise an astonishing 26 ft in 45 minutes.” Tragically, he noted that over 100 people lost their lives due to this rapid flooding.
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Kerrville is located in Central Texas and is one of many areas affected by flooding along the Guadalupe River.
