Texas county deflects mounting questions over actions before deadly flood

Officials are seen in the Guadalupe River as they assist in recovery efforts after a flash flood swept through the area Picture: AP/Julio Cortez

As deaths from catastrophic Texas flooding surpassed 100 on Monday, 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”.

At a series of briefings since the flooding on July 4, Kerr County officials have deflected a series of pointed questions about preparations and warnings as forecasters warned of life-threatening conditions.