Matthew Stone
Matthew Stone, a resident of Kerrville, gained attention for his account of the sudden and devastating floods that struck his community, noting that he had received no emergency alerts before the water rose dramatically.
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Matthew Stone was clearing branches and a log from a storm sewer in front of his home on Guadalupe Street in Kerrville.
Heavy rain in Texas halts rescue efforts as officials warn of further flooding | Texas floods 2025
United Kingdom· 2025-07-13
Matthew Stone, 44, of Kerrville, said police came knocking on doors – but that he had received no warning on his phone.
Texas floods: death toll rises as rescue operation turns into grim exercise of recovering bodies | Texas floods 2025United Kingdom· 2025-07-06
Matthew Stone expressed frustration over not receiving an emergency alert during the flooding.
Flash flooding kills dozens in Texas
Taiwan· 2025-07-06
Matthew Stone criticized the lack of emergency alerts before the flood hit.
Texas flash floods: 27 dead, dozens missing as rainfall exceeds forecast — Top developments
India· 2025-07-05
Matthew Stone described the lack of emergency alerts before the flood hit.
Texas begins grim flood recovery with at least 27 killed and dozens missing, including children | TexasUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-05
Matthew Stone expressed frustration over not receiving emergency alerts during the flood.
Suben a 24 los muertos por inundación en Texas mientras buscas niñas desaparecidas en un campamento
Dominican Republic· 2025-07-05
Matthew Stone described the moment when police knocked on his door during the floods, warning him of the danger.
לפחות 24 הרוגים בשיטפונות בזק בטקסס, 20 ילדות שהיו במחנה קיץ
Israel· 2025-07-05
Matthew Stone, 44, of Kerrville, said police came knocking on doors at 5:30 a.m.
24 dead in Texas floods and more than 20 children missing
Canada· 2025-07-05