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Search Continues for Nearly 200 Missing After Central Texas Floods Kill 109

A federal disaster declaration has enabled the shift from rescue efforts to recovery operations.

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Campers belongings sit outside one of Camp Mystic's cabins near the Guadalupe River, Monday, July 7, 2025, in Hunt, Texas, after a flash flood swept through the area. (AP Photo/Eli Hartman)
Sade Perkins was slammed for her video on flood-hit Camp Mystic
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Overview

  • Emergency teams are combing Kerr County and nearby areas after the Guadalupe River surged more than 26 feet in under an hour on July 4.
  • Camp Mystic officials confirmed 27 campers and counselors among the fatalities and reported that 10 campers and one counselor remain unaccounted for.
  • President Trump’s major disaster declaration has unlocked federal assets to bolster search, recovery, and community support efforts.
  • State and local authorities are reviewing emergency alert systems following criticism over the timing and reach of flood warnings.
  • Houston Mayor John Whitmire has permanently removed Sade Perkins from the Food Insecurity Board after her viral remarks labeling the camp 'white-only.'