Texas Flash Floods Kill 51, Leave Dozens Missing

At least 50 people are dead in central Texas after devastating flash floods slammed the Hill Country, with over two dozen still missing. In Kerr County, 43 fatalities have been reported, including 28 adults and 15 children, with 12 adults and 5 children unidentified. At Camp Mystic, a children's summer camp, at least 27 campers were missing out of around 750 children. The flooding also affected other counties, including Travis, Burnet, and Tom Green, with reported deaths and missing persons. Over 160 air rescues have been conducted, and 850 uninjured and 8 injured people have been rescued. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a federal disaster declaration, and the US Coast Guard assisted in saving 223 lives. The Guadalupe River flooded quickly due to heavy rain, catching authorities off guard, and search and rescue operations are ongoing.

At least 51 people died, including 15 children, in central Texas floods on the Fourth of July public holiday. A Christian summer camp, Camp Mystic, on the Guadalupe River was severely affected, with one survivor describing it as "completely destroyed." The National Weather Service issued multiple warnings, including "particularly dangerous situation" alerts, but many people were asleep when they were sent out. The sudden and severe flooding caught officials and residents off guard, with the Guadalupe River rising 26ft in under an hour. Rescuers are continuing to search for missing people, with some families still awaiting news of their loved ones.

Flash floods in central Texas have killed 51 people, including 15 children, and hundreds of rescuers are searching for those still missing. The worst affected area is Kerr County, where 43 people have died and 27 children remain missing from a Christian youth camp. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed an expanded disaster declaration to boost search efforts, and US President Donald Trump has said his administration is working closely with local authorities. About 850 people have been rescued so far, and forecasters have warned that more flooding is possible in the area. Many were swept away by the floods while asleep, and rescuers are searching along the Guadalupe River to find those still missing.

At least 43 people, including 15 children, have died in Texas flash floods, with six adults and a child still unidentified. Among the victims are three girls from summer camps along the Guadalupe River. Eight-year-old Renee Smajstrla was at Camp Mystic, where she was "living her best life", according to her uncle. Jane Ragsdale, director of Heart O' the Hills camp, was described as the "heart and soul" of the camp. Other victims include Sarah Marsh, a student who would have entered third grade, and nine-year-old Lila Bonner from Dallas. The camps, which are nearly century-old Christian summer camps for girls, were affected by the flooding, with 27 children still missing at Camp Mystic.

Flash flooding hit the unincorporated community of Hunt, Texas, after the Guadalupe River rose 20 feet in less than two hours, with waters reaching rooftops and families escaping from their second-floor homes. More than 20 girls from nearby Camp Mystic were initially unaccounted for, though the number later rose to 27, as authorities raced to find victims. The flooding occurred after torrential rains triggered flash flooding in parts of the state.

The death toll from Texas floods has surpassed 50, with at least 51 people, including 15 children, confirmed dead and 27 children still missing from Camp Mystic, a girls' summer camp near the Guadalupe River. The camp was ravaged by flash flooding that caused the river to surge over 20 feet in less than two hours. Rescue teams, including Texas game wardens, are continuing a desperate search for the missing children, with over 850 people brought to safety so far. President Donald Trump has agreed to honor a federal disaster declaration signed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to help direct relief to the state. The flooding has been linked to climate change, with a 20% increase in heavy rainfall events in central Texas since 1970, and experts warn that funding cuts to disaster response and weather services may hinder response efforts.

Residents of Kerrville, Texas, described their dramatic escape from flash floods that caught them by surprise after heavy rain swelled two forks of the Guadalupe River. The flooding destroyed homes and resulted in over two dozen deaths, with officials continuing to search for missing people, including 27 individuals from a girls' summer camp in Kerr County where the river rose over 20 feet in less than two hours.

Authorities in central Texas are searching for victims, including 27 people from Camp Mystic, a girls' summer camp in Kerr County, after the Guadalupe River rose over 20 feet in less than two hours due to torrential rains and flash flooding. CNN's Ed Lavandera reports on the aftermath of the flooding at the camp. A father is also searching for his 21-year-old daughter and her friends who have been missing since the floods.

At least 51 people, including 15 children, have died in central Texas due to flash floods, with dozens still missing. The flooding occurred in Kerr County, where a Christian summer camp, Camp Mystic, was hit, killing many, including 27 girls who remain unaccounted for. Rescuers are using helicopters, boats, and drones to search for survivors and victims. The floods caught many by surprise, with waters rising 26 feet in 45 minutes. Authorities are facing scrutiny over whether proper warnings were issued and preparations made. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has declared a day of prayer and vowed to work around the clock to search for missing people.

At least 51 people, including 15 children, have died in Texas after heavy rain caused flash flooding, with the Guadalupe River overflowing its banks. Authorities are facing scrutiny over their response, with warnings issued hours before the flooding, but residents and summer camps not being alerted or evacuated in time. 27 girls from a Christian summer camp remain missing, and an unknown number of people are still unaccounted for. Officials claim they did not expect the intense downpour, but critics argue that warnings were not acted upon quickly enough, with some blaming budget cuts to weather organisations.

A perfect storm of weather conditions caused deadly flooding in Texas Hill Country, resulting in over 50 deaths. A slow-moving pocket of moist air from Tropical Storm Barry stalled over central Texas due to a high-pressure system, creating "training thunderstorms" that repeatedly hit the same areas, particularly Kerr County. The region's dry, hilly terrain, which had been in a drought, was unable to absorb the heavy rainfall, leading to a "flood wave" in the Guadalupe River. Experts described the combination of atmospheric and geographical factors as a rare and disastrous event, with the area's semi-arid soil and steep hills exacerbating the flooding.

A deadly storm in Texas quickly intensified due to a steady stream of moisture from the Gulf and remnant moisture from a former tropical cyclone, causing torrential rain and flash flooding in central Texas, particularly in Kerr County, where some areas received a month's worth of rain in a few hours, leading to devastating flash flooding and a "particularly dangerous situation" warning.

Crucial positions at National Weather Service local offices in Texas were vacant during severe flooding, prompting concerns that staffing shortages hindered coordination with emergency managers. The San Angelo and San Antonio offices, responsible for areas hit hardest by the floods, were missing key staff, including a senior hydrologist and warning coordination meteorologist. Former Weather Service officials said the forecasts were as good as could be expected, but the staffing shortages may have made it harder to communicate with local authorities. The vacancies are attributed in part to the Trump administration's efforts to reduce the number of federal employees, with the Weather Service losing nearly 600 people since then. Local communities, including Kerr County, also faced questions about their preparedness, with the county lacking a local flood warning system due to cost concerns.