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Flash Flooding in Texas Hill Country Kills 24 as Dozens of Campers Remain Missing

Hundreds of rescuers supported by federal assets are scouring Kerr County for more than 20 girls from Camp Mystic under ongoing flood warnings.

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Hadley Hanna, 8, is pictured.
Flooding caused by a flash flood at the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas.

Overview

  • Up to 10 inches of rain fell overnight, causing the Guadalupe River to surge more than 20 feet in under two hours and unleash deadly flash floods.
  • Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha reported 24 people killed, including adults and children swept away by the sudden surge.
  • Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said about 23 girls from Camp Mystic remain unaccounted for, though some may be stranded out of communication.
  • Roughly 500 rescue workers backed by helicopters, drones and boat teams from the Texas National Guard, US Coast Guard and FEMA are combing waterways and campgrounds for survivors.
  • Governor Greg Abbott declared a disaster to fast-track state assistance, with flood watches in place as forecasters warn of more heavy rain over the next 48 hours.