In Hays County, damage from last week's storm tops $1 million. County continues cleanup efforts.
Hays County continues cleaning up after last week's severe weather, which officials say caused more than $1 million in damage. A storm system moved through the Hill Country with hail and high winds last Thursday, toppling trees and power lines and damaging homes. Damage was spread throughout Hays County , with central San Marcos among the most hard-hit areas. County Judge Ruben Becerra issued a disaster declaration on Friday.
Storms bring large hail risk to San Antonio area Alex Villalobos, Becerra's chief of staff, on Monday said current estimates put the storm damage total at $1.1 million for the county. However, he said he expects to total to rise, as some residents have yet to file insurance claims. The damage total for the county would have to be close to $1.6 million to qualify for aid from the state government, he said. Another storm system was moving through the area on Monday.
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