08-07-2025

Devastating Texas Floods Claim Over 100 Lives

Date: 08-07-2025
Sources: edition.cnn.com: 15 | bbc.com: 1
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Image content: The image shows a woman standing outdoors, likely reporting on a news story. The text overlay reads "TEXAS TOWN'S EVACUATION RAISES QUESTIONS ABOUT KERR COUNTY RESPONSE," suggesting that the report is about an evacuation in Kerr County, Texas, and the response to it. The background features a pile of debris and mud.

Summary

Catastrophic flash flooding in central Texas, particularly affecting Camp Mystic, a girls' summer camp, resulted in over 100 deaths and numerous missing persons. Torrential rains caused the Guadalupe River to rise over 20 feet in under two hours, catching residents off guard. Nearby towns like Comfort successfully carried out evacuations, raising questions about Kerr County's response to the disaster.

Key Points

  • Flash flooding in central Texas caused by torrential rains resulted in over 100 deaths and numerous missing persons
  • Camp Mystic, a girls' summer camp along the Guadalupe River, suffered significant losses with at least 27 campers and counselors confirmed dead
  • The town of Comfort successfully carried out evacuations, raising questions about Kerr County's response to the disaster and the lack of timely evacuations in affected areas

Articles in this Cluster

Floodwaters reach roofs in Texas | CNN

Flash flooding in Hunt, Texas, caused by the Guadalupe River rising 20 feet in less than two hours, resulted in water reaching rooftops and families escaping from second-floor homes. Over 20 girls from nearby Camp Mystic were initially unaccounted for, with the death toll eventually rising to at least 27 campers and counselors. The flooding devastated central Texas, with the overall death toll surpassing 100. Nearby towns like Comfort successfully carried out evacuations, raising questions about the response in Kerr County. Volunteers and search parties are combing through debris to find survivors and victims, with many still missing.

Texas floods death toll climbs to more than 100British Broadcasting CorporationBritish Broadcasting Corporation

The death toll from flash floods in central Texas has risen to over 100 people, with many others still missing four days after the disaster. At least 27 girls and staff from a Christian all-girls' summer camp, Camp Mystic, were among the dead, and 10 girls and a camp counsellor are still unaccounted for. The White House has denied that budget cuts at the National Weather Service contributed to the disaster response, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt stating it was "an act of God" and that the NWS had done its job in providing early warnings. The region is still threatened by more rain and thunderstorms, with the NWS predicting potential flash flooding.

City official pressed on why they didn’t evacuate before flooding | CNN

CNN's Pamela Brown questioned Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice about why evacuations weren't ordered before devastating floods hit central Texas, where over 100 people died, including 27 campers and counselors at an all-girls summer camp along the Guadalupe River. Nearby Comfort successfully carried out evacuations, raising questions about Kerr County's response. Volunteers are combing through debris as the search for missing continues, with authorities still racing to find victims. The floods were triggered by torrential rains, with the Guadalupe River rising over 20 feet in less than two hours.

Drone video captures aftermath of Texas flooding | CNN

Drone footage shows the aftermath of severe flooding in Kerrville, Texas, with a death toll exceeding 100, including 27 campers and counselors from Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp along the Guadalupe River. The town of Comfort successfully carried out evacuations, raising questions about Kerr County's response to the disaster. Volunteers are combing through debris in search of missing people, and authorities are investigating why evacuations were not ordered sooner in Kerrville. The flooding was triggered by torrential rains that caused flash flooding in parts of Texas, with the Guadalupe River rising over 20 feet in less than two hours.

Father describes search for daughter in Texas | CNN

A father, Ty Badon, is searching for his 21-year-old daughter and her friends who went missing during flash floods in Texas on Friday. He told CNN that he is praying for their survival as he continues to search the area they were last seen. The floods have caused widespread devastation, with over 100 deaths reported, including 27 campers and counselors from Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp along the Guadalupe River. Volunteers are combing through debris and using heavy machinery to search for victims, while authorities are investigating why evacuations were not ordered sooner in some areas.

Group of friends search for survivors | CNN

A group of friends are volunteering to search for survivors in Hunt, Texas, after devastating floods hit central Texas, particularly affecting Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp along the Guadalupe River, where at least 27 campers and counselors have died, bringing the overall death toll to over 100. The volunteers, including those from the group 300 Justice, are working with state and local law enforcement to locate missing people. Nearby towns, such as Comfort, successfully carried out evacuations, raising questions about the response in Kerr County. The floods were triggered by torrential rains, with the Guadalupe River rising over 20 feet in less than two hours, and volunteers are now combing through debris to search for victims.

How floods in Texas turned deadly | CNN

Torrential rains in Texas triggered deadly floods, resulting in over 100 deaths, including 27 campers and counselors from Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp along the Guadalupe River. The town of Comfort successfully carried out evacuations, raising questions about Kerr County's response. Volunteers are combing through debris as the search for missing people continues, with heavy machinery being brought in to aid in the search. A timelapse video shows the rapid rise of floodwaters along the Llano River in Kingsland, Texas, with the water level rising in just 30 minutes. Survivors, including a group of friends staying at an Airbnb, describe narrowly escaping the flash flooding.

Live updates: Texas flooding death toll, latest Camp Mystic news | CNNClose icon

The death toll from catastrophic flooding in central Texas has surpassed 100, with at least 104 people killed across six counties, including 28 children at Camp Mystic. The search and rescue operation is ongoing, with 24 people still missing and hundreds of volunteers and over 20 state agencies involved. The flooding occurred over the Fourth of July weekend, and many were caught off guard by the rapid rise in water levels. Texas Governor Greg Abbott is set to hold a news conference to discuss the state's response, and several other states, including California, Missouri, and Oklahoma, have sent personnel to assist in the search and rescue efforts. The forecast is expected to improve, with drier weather through the end of the week.

Man describes escaping Airbnb during Texas flash flooding | CNN

Ricky Gonzalez and a dozen friends were staying at an Airbnb in Texas when flash flooding occurred, with one of them waking up to their dog pawing at the door to find one of their vehicles being swept away. The group managed to escape, but the flooding resulted in over 100 deaths, including 27 campers and counselors from Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp along the Guadalupe River. The town of Comfort successfully carried out evacuations, raising questions about Kerr County's response. Volunteers are combing through debris as search efforts continue for missing people, with authorities still racing to find victims in central Texas.

Texas residents describe dramatic escape from flash floods | CNN

Heavy rain caused flash flooding in Kerrville, Texas, after swelling two forks of the Guadalupe River, catching residents by surprise and destroying homes. Over two dozen people were killed, with officials continuing to search for missing individuals. The town of Comfort successfully evacuated residents, raising questions about Kerr County's response. Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp along the Guadalupe River, suffered significant losses with at least 27 campers and counselors confirmed dead, bringing the total death toll to over 100. Rescue efforts and searches for survivors and victims continued in the affected areas, with volunteers using heavy machinery to comb through debris.

Texas town successfully carried out evacuations, raising questions about Kerr County response | CNN

The town of Comfort, Texas, successfully carried out evacuations during recent floods, raising questions about the response of neighboring Kerr County, where the death toll surpassed 100. A volunteer firefighter in Comfort credited the town's sirens and evacuations with getting people to safety. The successful evacuation in Comfort is being compared to the response in Kerr County, where many were caught off guard by the devastating floods.

Timelapse video shows speed of floodwater rising in Texas | CNN

A timelapse video captured on Friday shows how quickly floodwaters rose along the Llano River in Kingsland, Texas, with the water rushing in and rising along the river in just 30 minutes. The floods, which hit central Texas, have resulted in a death toll surpassing 100, including at least 27 campers and counselors from Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp along the Guadalupe River. Nearby towns, such as Comfort, successfully carried out evacuations, while others, like Kerrville, face questions about their response to the disaster. Search efforts continue in the affected areas.

Video: Mangled debris shows force of Texas flash floods | CNN

Search and rescue workers in Texas are combing through mangled debris and barbed wire scattered for miles following Friday's flash floods, with the death toll surpassing 100, including 27 campers and counselors from Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp along the Guadalupe River. The town of Comfort successfully carried out evacuations, raising questions about Kerr County's response to the disaster. Volunteers are bringing in heavy machinery to search for victims in Center Point, Texas, as authorities continue to search for missing people. The floods were triggered by torrential rains that caused the Guadalupe River to rise over 20 feet in less than two hours.

Video: Pamela Brown reports from Camp Mystic, where she went as a child | CNN

CNN anchor Pamela Brown reports from Camp Mystic, a girls' summer camp she attended as a child, which was severely affected by flooding in Texas, resulting in at least 27 deaths among campers and counselors. The camp is located along the Guadalupe River and was hit by devastating floods that have left a death toll of over 100 in central Texas. The town of Comfort successfully carried out evacuations, raising questions about Kerr County's response to the disaster. Volunteers are continuing to search for missing people, and CNN has reported on the aftermath of the floods, including the challenges faced by search and rescue workers.

Video: See flood aftermath at Camp Mystic in Texas | CNN

Heavy rainfall caused the Guadalupe River to rise over 20 feet in under two hours, triggering flash flooding at Camp Mystic, a girls' summer camp in Kerr County, Texas, resulting in at least 27 deaths among campers and counselors. Authorities are still searching for victims and questions have been raised about the response in Kerr County, particularly as a nearby town, Comfort, successfully carried out evacuations. The death toll from the floods in central Texas has surpassed 100. CNN reported on the aftermath, including volunteer search efforts and the devastating impact of the floods.

Volunteers comb through debris as search for missing continues | CNN

Volunteers are combing through debris in Center Point, Texas, as the search for missing people continues after deadly flooding hit the area on July 4th. The flooding has resulted in over 100 deaths, including 27 campers and counselors from Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp along the Guadalupe River. The town of Comfort successfully carried out evacuations, raising questions about Kerr County's response to the disaster. Search efforts are underway, with volunteers bringing in heavy machinery to search for victims, and a timelapse video shows the rapid rise of floodwaters in the affected areas.