Overview

• Guadalupe River surged more than 26 feet in under an hour on July 4, triggering flash floods across Kerr County and the Texas Hill Country.
• Camp Mystic, a girls’ summer camp in Kerr County, suffered extensive damage with over 30 campers and counselors among the confirmed dead.
• Federal disaster declaration has unlocked FEMA funding and mobilized the Texas National Guard for debris removal and infrastructure repairs.
• Search-and-rescue teams continue employing helicopters and drones in deteriorating conditions, though officials say odds of finding survivors are fading.
• Forecasts predict additional heavy rain in the coming days, complicating recovery operations and raising the risk of further flooding.