Deadly Texas Flash Flooding: Search for 20+ Missing Girls from Camp Mystic

Devastating Flash Flooding in Texas Hill Country

• ⚠️ Kerr County experienced deadly flash flooding, with 13 fatalities confirmed as of the latest reports.
• ⚡ The Guadalupe River surged dramatically, rising 26 feet in just 45 minutes near Kerrville.
• 🏠 Homes and cars were washed away, leading to widespread power outages and evacuation orders for residents near the river.

Search for Missing Campers

• 🏕️ Grave concern surrounds Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian camp in Hunt, where 23 people are unaccounted for.
• 💔 The camp reported catastrophic flooding, with no power, water, or Wi-Fi, and the highway washed out, hindering rescue efforts.
• 💬 Camp officials stated that while many were accounted for, the missing could be out of communication or in difficult-to-reach locations.
• 🙏 Prayers are ongoing for the safe return of all missing individuals, including the campers.

River Valley Dangers

• 🏞️ Officials noted that the upper reaches of the Guadalupe River, particularly near Hunt, are home to multiple youth camps.
• 🚨 Despite frequent flooding in the area, the intensity and speed of this event were unprecedented and unexpected.