Kerr County and the Upper Guadalupe River Authority have tried several times to get funding to upgrade flood alerts on the river, dating back to 2016.

Local officials in one of the hardest-hit counties have still revealed little about what, if any, actions they took to safeguard residents, tourists, and visitors in an area known as “flash flood alley.

The Texas Hill Country floods have resulted in at least 104 deaths, with Kerr County facing significant loss and challenges in emergency response and communication.