Texas Flash Floods Kill 24, Dozens of Children Missing from Summer Camp

  • 05/07/2025

Kerrville, Texas: Catastrophic flash floods in Texas have claimed 24 lives and left dozens missing, including many children attending a Christian girls’ summer camp in the Hill Country region.

The disaster struck with alarming speed as the Guadalupe River surged by 26 feet (7.9 meters) in under an hour, sweeping away cabins, vehicles, and entire mobile homes. Local authorities have declared a state of emergency across multiple counties after roads were cut off and communication networks went down.

Camp Mystic, near Kerrville, is among the worst affected, where about 750 girls were staying when the floods hit. Rescue teams are still searching for up to 25 children who remain unaccounted for as families await news.

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick described the flood as “destructive” and “tragic,” emphasizing how fast the river rose. The region lacks a flood warning system, and officials confirmed there was no advance warning for local communities.

The camp currently has no power, water, or internet, complicating rescue and communication efforts. Search crews using helicopters, drones, and boats are working around the clock, while the White House has promised federal aid to support local operations. President Donald Trump called the floods “shocking” and pledged assistance for affected families.

Judge Rob Kelly, Kerr County’s top official, urged parents not to panic, suggesting that some missing children might simply be unreachable due to downed lines and blocked roads.

The floods have revived memories of the 1987 tragedy when 10 teenagers died during a church camp bus accident near Comfort, not far from the current disaster zone. Officials warn that continued rain and unstable river levels could pose further risks in the coming days as rescue teams race against time.

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