Texas Hit by Deadliest Flash Floods in Years — Over 100 Dead, Summer Camp Swept Away
Over the July 4th holiday weekend, the state of Texas faced one of its worst flash floods in years, triggered by relentless rainfall across multiple counties.
Kerr County was among the hardest-hit areas.
Key Figures & Impact:
- Rainfall exceeded 20 inches (50+ cm) in just 3–4 days
- Guadalupe River rose by 26 feet in only 2 hours
- Over 100 people confirmed dead
- 24+ still missing, including at Mystic Camp, a summer camp for girls
- Rescue teams are deploying helicopters, boats, and search dogs to locate missing persons
While the National Weather Service (NWS) issued flood warnings, many areas lacked emergency sirens or alert systems, leaving residents with little time to react.
The flood’s intensity and suddenness raised serious concerns about:
- The effectiveness of early-warning systems
- State preparedness for climate-related disasters
Officials warn that more rain is expected, and several regions remain under flash flood warnings.
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