Four girls missing from a summer camp were found dead as a desperate search for dozens of other campers continues after devastating floods hit Texas, killing at least 52.
At least 15 children are among the 52 dead as a result of what Texas GOP Congressman Chip Roy called a “once-in-a-century flood.” More than 850 people from around the region have been rescued or evacuated, officials said Saturday.
There are also 27 girls still missing from Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian summer camp along the Guadalupe River that was ravaged by the floods, officials said. At least four girls who attended Camp Mystic have been confirmed dead, according to reports, marking a tragic end to a day-long search.
Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem said she plans to visit the camp.
The unexpected flash flooding struck on Friday after torrential rain along the Guadalupe River. The destructive force of the fast-rising waters just before dawn on Friday washed out homes and swept away vehicles.
The entire river is being searched, with boats, ground crews, and air assets conducting searches, said W. Nim Kidd, Chief of the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
President Donald Trump has described the floods as “terrible” and “shocking.” He agreed to provide Texas with federal emergency aid, Noem said.
62-year-old woman found dead in San Angelo
A 62-year-old woman was found dead amid floodwaters in San Angelo, Texas.
Tanya Burwick’s body was recovered several blocks from her submerged car, the San Angelo Police Department said.
Katie Hawkinson6 July 2025 04:25
Death toll rises to 52
Fifty-two people have been killed by the disastrous flooding in central Texas, according to a new tally Saturday evening by The New York Times.
Katie Hawkinson6 July 2025 03:53
Man recounts rescuing victim caught in floodwaters
Texas resident Carl Jeter told CNN he helped rescue a woman swept away in the Guadalupe River as heavy storms battered the state.
The woman was stuck in the Guadalupe River for four hours before pulling herself up onto a tree, Jeter told CNN.
He called the police to rescue her, but when they didn’t arrive within 30 minutes, he sprang into action.
Jeter said he got into his car and flagged down a nearby rescue officer. Soon afterward, a water rescue team helped get the woman to safety.
She then waited inside Jeter’s home until a family member picked her up.
Katie Hawkinson6 July 2025 03:25
Photos of rescue teams searching for missing campers after Texas Hill Country flash flood
Photos of rescue teams searching for missing campers after Texas Hill Country flash flood
A powerful flash flood swept through Texas Hill Country, causing widespread devastation and leading to the deaths of multiple adults and children. Search and rescue teams using helicopters, boats and drones are working nonstop to find survivors and victims. Camp Mystic, a Christian girls summer camp, was especially hard hit, with many campers still missing.
Katie Hawkinson6 July 2025 02:45
How the Texas Hill Country flood went from small water flow to deadly tide in a matter of hours
Most of the missing were attending Camp Mystic, a popular summer camp along the Guadalupe River.
What began as a routine flood watch quickly turned into a deadly disaster. The National Weather Service predicted between 1 and 3 inches of rain, with some isolated spots possibly getting 5 to 7 inches. Instead, parts of Kerr County were slammed with 10 to 15 inches, and in some places, over 20 inches, within a few hours.
Erin Keller6 July 2025 02:30
Girl ‘living her best life’ at camp and man who saved his family. Everything we know about Texas flooding victims
Katie Hawkinson6 July 2025 02:00
Texas officials prioritizing search and rescue
Texas officials are prioritizing search and rescue efforts, Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice said on Saturday evening.
“We’re really focused on life safety,” he said. “Our primary focus is on search and rescue of every single person involved, and we’ll continue through the night to make sure that happens.”
“We’re in a marathon, and we got to make sure we always think about that and look after each other,” he added.
Katie Hawkinson6 July 2025 01:45
Two girls died in flooding in Kerr County: report
Two girls — 13-year-old Blair and 11-year-old Brooke — were killed by the floods in Kerr County, their father told CNN on Saturday night.
Harber said Blair “was a gifted student and had a generous, kind heart.”
He described Brooke as “like a light in any room, people gravitated to her and she made them laugh and enjoy the moment.”
Katie Hawkinson6 July 2025 01:20
Death toll rises to 51
The Texas flooding death toll has risen to 51 people.
43 people were killed in Kerr County, including 15 children. The floods killed another four people in Travis County, three people in Burnet County and one person in Kendall County.
Katie Hawkinson6 July 2025 00:59
Grok uses climate change stats to explain Karoline Leavitt’s post about Texas floods
Grok, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence bot on X, summarized a post from the White House Press Secretary about the devastating Texas floods, providing information on how global warming increases the likelihood of extreme weather.
Ariana Baio6 July 2025 00:44
