Texas camp where 25 girls died in 2025 flood may not be allowed to reopen
Summary
A Texas Christian summer camp where 27 people died in a 2025 flood may not reopen this summer because it has not met state health and safety rules. The camp must fix problems with its emergency alerts, flood maps, and fire evacuation plan within 45 days to get permission to operate.Key Facts
- The camp is named Camp Mystic and is located in Kerr County, Texas.
- On July 4, 2025, a flood caused by heavy rain killed 25 girls, 2 counselors, and the camp owner.
- Over 130 people died in the region due to the same flooding event.
- Texas health officials say the camp lacks a good emergency warning system and a floodplain map showing cabin locations.
- The camp also has a flawed fire evacuation plan.
- Camp Mystic wants to open a different site than the flooded one by May 30, 2026.
- Families of victims have sued the state, saying the camp was not required to have a proper evacuation plan before the flood.
- A medical officer at the camp admitted she did not report the deaths to the state within 24 hours as required by law.
- Camp directors said they did not see official weather warnings or hold staff meetings about the flood risk before the storm.
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