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Texas Flood Horror: 82 Dead, Dozens of Girls Missing from Popular Summer Camp

Deadly Flash Floods Devastate Texas Hill Country, Claims Lives of Dozens of Children at Girls’ Summer Camp

by thinktank
July 7, 2025
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Texas is reeling from one of the deadliest flash floods in its recent history. At least 82 people have been confirmed dead, including 28 children, following a sudden flood that surged through Texas Hill Country over the July 4 weekend. Among the worst-hit locations was Camp Mystic, a private Christian girls’ summer camp, where dozens are still missing.

The disaster struck while most residents were still asleep. Within hours, the Guadalupe River swelled to terrifying levels, rising more than 30 feet and submerging entire neighborhoods. Drone footage revealed the true scale of destruction—homes underwater, vehicles swept away, and entire communities isolated.

Camp Mystic, nestled along the riverbank in Kerr County, became the center of national heartbreak. Around 750 people were at the camp when the floodwaters surged through. At least 23 individuals from the camp are still missing.
Founded in 1926, Camp Mystic has long been a summer sanctuary for generations of girls. The tragedy marks one of the deadliest single-site disasters for a youth camp in U.S. history, echoing memories of the 1987 Guadalupe River flood that claimed 10 lives at another summer camp.

The federal government’s response is under fire. Critics have pointed to staffing cuts at the National Weather Service (NWS), implemented under Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Reports show that hundreds of meteorologists and analysts were let go or retired, leaving critical positions unfilled. Offices closest to the affected region were already understaffed as the rains began.

Though flash flood watches and warnings were issued in the days leading up to the disaster, many families say they weren’t warned in time. Some areas saw alert upgrades only minutes before the worst flooding began. The rare “flash flood emergency” designation came after the damage was already unfolding.

Trump defended the administration’s preparedness, calling the event a “100-year catastrophe” and insisting that “nobody could have predicted it.” When asked if those laid off should be rehired, he replied, “I would think not.”
Rescue efforts have been relentless. Over 17 helicopters and the Texas National Guard have been deployed in a round-the-clock mission to recover missing people. Governor Greg Abbott confirmed that 41 individuals remain unaccounted for, and the toll is expected to rise.

With more rain expected across the region, Texas remains on high alert. The National Weather Service says the risk isn’t over, and areas from Austin to San Antonio are still under flash flood watch.

As the nation mourns, the spotlight shifts to whether this loss of life could have been avoided. With grieving families demanding answers and communities demanding better, Texas now faces a reckoning—not just with nature, but with the systems meant to protect them from it.

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