Everything we know so far about the deadly Texas floods

Everything we know so far about the deadly Texas floods

At least 104 people are dead and dozens are still missing after devastating flash floods slammed Texas Hill Country, with water rescues taking place along the Guadalupe River, which rose rapidly to the height of a two-story building. Maurice DuBois, Jason Allen, Janet Shamlian and Lonnie Qunin have more.

Truth Analysis

Factual Accuracy
3/5
Bias Level
4/5
Analysis Summary:

The article contains some inaccuracies regarding the death toll. While it mentions the floods and water rescues, the specific number of deaths it provides is contradicted by more recent reports. The article appears to be generally objective, but the outdated information impacts its overall accuracy.

Detailed Analysis:
  • Claim:** "At least 104 people are dead..."
    • Verification Source #1: Contradicts this claim, stating the death toll is at least 75.
    • Verification Source #2: Supports the death toll in Kerr County rose to 75.
    • Verification Source #5: States the death toll in Kerr County includes 40 adults and 28.
    • Verification Source #3: *Fails to cover* the specific death toll number.
    • Verification Source #4: Is about a different event (Gaza hospital strike) and is irrelevant.
  • Claim:** "...dozens are still missing..."
    • Verification Source #1: Supports this claim, mentioning almost a dozen are still missing from Camp Mystic.
    • Verification Source #2: *Fails to cover* the specific number of missing people, but implies people are still missing through the mention of "ongoing search."
    • Verification Source #3: *Fails to cover* the specific number of missing people, but implies people are still missing through the mention of "deadly flooding."
    • Verification Source #5: *Fails to cover* the specific number of missing people, but implies people are still missing through the mention of "ongoing search efforts."
  • Claim:** "...devastating flash floods slammed Texas Hill Country..."
    • Verification Source #1: Supports this claim by mentioning "Texas Hill Country severe floods."
    • Verification Source #2: Supports this claim by mentioning "deadly Texas floods."
    • Verification Source #3: Supports this claim by mentioning "Texas floods."
    • Verification Source #5: Supports this claim by mentioning "deadly Texas floods."
  • Claim:** "...water rescues taking place along the Guadalupe River, which rose rapidly to the height of a two-story building."
    • Verification Source #3: *Fails to cover* the specific location of water rescues or the height of the river.
    • Verification Source #1: *Fails to cover* the specific location of water rescues or the height of the river.
    • Verification Source #2: *Fails to cover* the specific location of water rescues or the height of the river.
    • Verification Source #5: *Fails to cover* the specific location of water rescues or the height of the river.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
  • The initial death toll of "at least 104" is contradicted by Verification Source #1, which states "at least 75." Verification Source #2 supports the death toll in Kerr County rose to 75. Verification Source #5 provides a breakdown of the death toll in Kerr County.
  • The claim that dozens are still missing is supported by Verification Source #1, which mentions "almost a dozen are still missing from Camp Mystic."
  • The claim that devastating flash floods slammed Texas Hill Country is supported by Verification Source #1, #2, #3, and #5.
  • The claim about water rescues along the Guadalupe River and its height is not covered by any of the provided verification sources.