Guadalupe River Flooding: 13 Dead, Dozens Missing in Texas Hill Country

Catastrophic Flooding in Texas Hill Country

• 💔 A catastrophic flood event occurred in the Texas Hill Country following over a foot of rain, causing the Guadalupe River to reach near-record levels.
• 🚨 Emergency crews are engaged in non-stop rescue operations, saving survivors from trees and searching for the missing.

Impacted Communities and Casualties

• 📍 Communities such as Kerrville, Ingram, and Hunt were severely impacted by the flooding.
• 💀 The Kerr County Sheriff confirmed at least 13 fatalities, with dozens of people, including children, still missing.

Search and Rescue Efforts

• 🚁 Governor Greg Abbott shared footage of helicopter crews rescuing individuals from trees, highlighting the intense rescue efforts.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick assured parents that every possible measure is being taken to find their missing children, with 400-500 personnel and 14 helicopters involved in the search.

Devastation and Community Impact

• 🏞️ Areas like a popular park in Kerrville were transformed into extensions of the Guadalupe River, with powerful waters tearing apart large trees and leaving debris.
• 😔 Families are anxiously awaiting news about their missing loved ones, with several families sharing photos of those unaccounted for, including individuals and children from Camp Mystic.
• 🤝 Despite the devastation, the tight-knit community is expected to rally together, as they have in past events like the freezes.