Texas Floods Live Updates: 104 Lives Lost, Including 27 at Camp Mystic, Search Continues
What caused the catastrophic Texas floods of 2025 to escalate so quickly?
A peaceful summer camp filled with laughter and songs was suddenly swept away by a wall of water. This nightmare happened in Central Texas over the Fourth of July weekend in 2025.
Torrential rains triggered catastrophic flooding, leaving communities in shock and mourning. As the waters recede, the scale of the tragedy is becoming clear, with lives lost and many still missing.
Texas Floods 2025: A Tragic Toll at Camp Mystic
In Kerr County, along the banks of the Guadalupe River, Camp Mystic, a beloved Christian summer camp for girls, faced unimaginable loss.
The camp confirmed that 27 campers and counselors, including its director, Richard “Dick” Eastland, perished when floodwaters surged over 20 feet in just hours.
Among the victims were 8-year-old twin sisters, Hanna and Rebecca Lawrence, who were at the camp with their older sister.
As of July 8, 2025, 10 campers and one counselor remain unaccounted for, with search teams working tirelessly. The camp, which hosted 750 girls, was known as a safe haven, making the tragedy even more heartbreaking.
Widespread Devastation Across Central Texas
The floods didn’t spare other areas. At least 104 people have died across six counties, with Kerr County reporting the majority—84 deaths, including 28 children.
Burnet, Travis, Kendall, Williamson, and Tom Green counties also reported fatalities. Slow-moving thunderstorms dumped up to 15 inches of rain, causing rivers to overflow rapidly.
Homes were destroyed, vehicles swept away, and debris scattered across the region. Despite warnings from the National Weather Service, the speed of the flooding caught many off guard. More rain is forecast, raising fears of further damage.
Community Response and Ongoing Search
Texans are coming together in the face of this disaster. Nearly 1,000 first responders and volunteers have joined search and rescue efforts in Kerrville, combing through wreckage for survivors.
Local officials, including Governor Greg Abbott, have deployed all available resources, including the National Guard. The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has set up a relief fund to support recovery.
Stories of heroism have emerged, with counselors at Camp Mystic risking their lives to save campers. Meanwhile, questions linger about flood warning systems and whether more could have been done to prepare.
As Central Texas grapples with this tragedy, the focus remains on finding the missing and supporting those who have lost loved ones.
The road to recovery will be long, but the resilience of the community shines through.
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