Kerr County Devastated by Catastrophic Flooding: 13 Dead, 20+ Missing

Catastrophic Flooding in Kerr County

• ⚠️ Catastrophic flooding has struck central Texas, leading to a disaster declaration by Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr.
• 💔 Officials report at least 13 people are dead and more than 20 children are missing following the devastating event.

Camp Mystic Impact

• 🏕️ The Camp Mystic all-girls camp, located near Hunt, Texas, is among the hardest-hit locations.
• 🌊 The Guadalupe River, near the camp, rose an astonishing 26 feet in just 45 minutes.
• 🆘 Camp officials reported catastrophic floods, loss of power, water, and Wi-Fi, with washed-out highways hindering access and aid.

Search and Rescue Efforts

• 🚁 Search crews are facing difficult conditions with washed-out roads, making access challenging even for helicopters.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families from Tarant County are among those impacted, with parents of missing girls from Camp Mystic being notified.
• 🗣️ Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick stated that rescue crews are actively trying to reach the camp and urged prayers for the community.

Community Response

• 😥 The mayor of Kerrville expressed deep emotion while delivering the devastating news to the community.
• 🙏 The camp sent out a plea for prayers and any possible assistance from those with contacts who could help.