Kerr County Flash Flooding: Rescues Underway Amid Deadly Guadalupe River Surge

Catastrophic Flash Flooding in Kerr County

• ⚠️ Kerr County is experiencing catastrophic flash flooding, described as a mass casualty event by officials.
• ⚡ The Guadalupe River rose an astonishing 26 feet in just 45 minutes, leading to widespread devastation.
• 💔 At least 13 people have been confirmed dead due to the devastating flooding that began around 4 AM.

Dramatic Rescues and Evacuations

• 🚨 First responders are conducting door-to-door evacuations, urging residents to flee rising waters.
• 🗣️ Dramatic video captures the urgency, with first responders telling one woman, "Those people you hear screaming are on the river right now. Let's get everybody out."
• 🌊 Ring doorbell cameras recorded officers warning families to evacuate as screams from people trapped in the river were heard.

Missing Children and Camp Mystic Concerns

• 🏕️ Approximately 20 girls remain unaccounted for at Camp Mystic, a popular summer camp near Hunt, which had over 750 children on site.
• 🙏 Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick stated that missing does not mean lost, and they are praying for the safe return of all missing children.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Officials are urging parents to contact the camp directly; if they haven't been contacted, their daughter is accounted for.

Personal Accounts of Terror

• 🏠 A group of 13 friends celebrating a birthday in an Airbnb in Kerrville woke up to find their rental surrounded by the rapidly rising Guadalupe River.
• 🚗 Their cars were submerged or swept away, and they were trapped on the second story, with water reaching inches from their balcony.
• 🤝 Fortunately, property owners from across the street rescued the group, guiding them through waist-deep water to safety.

Ongoing Dangerous Operations

• 🚁 Search and rescue efforts are ongoing, involving boat crews, air rescue teams, and hundreds of officers on foot.
• 🚫 Officials are asking the public to stay away from flood zones as it remains a dangerous and active rescue operation.
• 💬 Community support is highlighted, with some friends who were rescued staying with their rescuers while others seek transportation.