Flash floods triggered by torrential rains along the Guadalupe River in Texas have killed at least 24 people and left over 20 others, including young girls at a Christian summer camp, unaccounted for.
The flooding struck rapidly before dawn on Friday, overwhelming Kerr County and surrounding areas with little warning as the river rose 26 feet in just 45 minutes.
Camp Mystic, located on the riverbank, was inundated, prompting a massive rescue operation in which 237 people were evacuated, 167 by helicopter.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a disaster declaration, and federal agencies including FEMA and the Coast Guard joined ongoing search-and-rescue efforts.
Officials described the event as unforeseen despite prior warnings, as the rainfall far exceeded predictions and submerged entire communities, cancelling Independence Day celebrations and prompting urgent alerts for continued flood risk.
🚨 Tragedy in Texas: Flash floods along the Guadalupe River have claimed 13 lives. 23 young Christian girls from Camp Mystic are still missing. 💔
These are children—daughters, sisters, friends. Please keep them and their families in your prayers. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/mNGNCPyD6G
— Manni (@ThadhaniManish_) July 5, 2025
