Tragedy in Central Texas: 79 Lives Lost in Historic Flash Floods
A devastating flash flood ripped through Central Texas this weekend, killing at least 79 people—many of them children—after the Guadalupe River surged over 25 feet in minutes. Kerr County was hit hardest, with camps, homes, and ranches swept away before anyone could evacuate.
Heartbreak at Camp Mystic
Among the dead are 28 children, with at least 11 still missing from Camp Mystic. Survivors say the water rose from ankle-deep to rooftop-level in under ten minutes, catching hundreds off guard. First responders have rescued over 230 people since Friday, battling cell outages and impassable roads.
Federal Aid & Renewed Flood Threat
President Trump signed a disaster declaration unlocking FEMA relief for the hardest-hit areas. Meanwhile, forecasters warn of more rain and renewed flood risk across the Hill Country, urging residents to stay off roads and obey barricades.
How to Help & Stay Informed
The Hill Country United Way has launched a relief fund, and volunteers can register via crisiscleanup.org. Families searching for loved ones can call the 24/7 hotline at 830-555-2025. Officials remind the public: the river remains deadly—don’t return home until given the all-clear.
