Summary
Heavy flooding in Texas has resulted in more than 50 deaths, primarily around Kerr County. Many people are still missing, including schoolgirls from a summer camp near the Guadalupe River. Emergency services and volunteers are working continuously to find missing people and help affected communities.
Key Facts
- Over 50 people have died due to flooding in Texas, with most deaths in Kerr County.
- The floods began around July 4, causing significant damage to homes and infrastructure.
- The Guadalupe River rose over 26 feet in less than an hour, catching many by surprise.
- At least 68 confirmed deaths include 40 adults and 28 children.
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott stated that search operations are ongoing to find all missing people.
- Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp, was heavily impacted, with parts of it washed away.
- Hundreds of state workers, along with the Texas National Guard and U.S. Coast Guard, are involved in rescue efforts.
- Families of missing persons continue to seek information and reunification.
