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Just 7% of homeowners in Texas have flood insurance through the federal government, which runs the biggest flood insurance program in the country. That percentage drops to 2% when you move inland, to areas like AGÕæÈË°Ù¼ÒÀÖ and Kerr counties.

Austin sits within "Flash Flood Alley," a region that has claimed many lives over the decades. The July 4 weekend floods were the deadliest in the area since the Highland Lakes were constructed in the 1930s.

A disaster recovery center is opening Friday at the Williamson County EMS North Campus in Georgetown. People affected by floods in both Williamson and AGÕæÈË°Ù¼ÒÀÖ counties are now eligible for federal assistance from FEMA.

A washed-out Guadalupe River appeared stuck in time nearly two weeks after the catastrophe. Large trees laid on their sides, and debris lingered throughout what was left.

Hundreds of pets have been reported missing after the devastating floods in Central Texas. Volunteers have been combing through debris to help reunite them with their owners.

The Central Texas town was the site of a devastating flash flood on Memorial Day weekend in 2015. Now, 10 years later, the town has rebuilt with such floods in mind � but still feels the emotional effects.

Austin has dozens of low-water crossings that can flood during heavy rains. But money is tight and the city is only able to upgrade one every three years or so.

A crisis communication expert says everyday notifications are weakening the impact of lifesaving emergency alerts.

Experts say outlandish claims of weather manipulation are hindering disaster preparedness and emergency response.

The data also highlights critical risks in other areas along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County.