Overview

• Flash floods surged the Guadalupe River over 26 feet in under an hour after record rainfall, overwhelming regional warning systems and steep Hill Country terrain.
• Camp Mystic in Kerr County confirmed 27 campers and counselors among those killed, underscoring the flood’s toll on vulnerable summer communities.
• Officials report at least 109 fatalities and say dozens remain unaccounted for as rescue crews intensify operations in submerged neighborhoods and remote ravines.
• Celebrities such as Lana Del Rey, Matthew McConaughey, Hilary Duff and Shakira have publicly sent condolences and directed donations to local relief charities.
• President Trump is scheduled to visit the flood-affected area on July 11 to review ongoing search and relief operations.