Some homeowners along the Guadalupe River in Kerrville have started cleaning up the mess left behind by the flooding

The loss of life is unimaginable. While we are still grappling with what happened, it’s important to understand the historic nature of this flood. It likely already ranks as the third-deadliest flood in Texas history.

Residents say Kerr County's use of CodeRED alerts was sporadic and inconsistent. Local officials have not answered questions about when and how they utilized the system, which has been in place since 2009.

During a press conference with officials of Kerr County, Texas, reporters asked tough questions about the handling of the flood emergency system.