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Kerr County Flash Flood Leaves 13 Dead and Over 20 Campers Missing

Authorities have mobilized hundreds of rescue personnel, helicopters and drones under a flash flood emergency with more heavy rain expected

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Trees stand partially submerged after storms caused massive flooding from the swollen Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas, U.S., July 4, 2025 in this still image from video obtained from social media. Michael Moad/via REUTERS  THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES.
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Overview

  • Overnight storms dumped up to 10 inches of rain, causing the Guadalupe River to surge from 7 to 29 feet, its second-highest level on record
  • At least 13 people have been confirmed dead and more than 20 girls remain unaccounted for after floodwaters swept through Camp Mystic early Friday
  • Search operations involve over 500 personnel, 14 helicopters and 12 drones in challenging terrain and rising waters
  • Local officials acknowledged that the county’s lack of rapid-warning infrastructure left residents without evacuation alerts before the flood struck
  • Forecasters warn of additional downpours and continued flash flood risk across central Texas over the next 24 to 48 hours