Texas Flash Floods: Death Toll Rises, Heroism and Heartbreak Emerge

Devastating Flash Floods in Texas

• 🌊 Deadly flash floods have swept through central Texas, with the death toll rising past 80 and expected to increase as rescue efforts continue.
• ⚠️ The Guadalupe River in the Texas Hill Country rose an astonishing 26 feet in just 45 minutes, catching many residents and campers by surprise.
• 🚗 Eyewitnesses described scenes of cars floating away with lights on, accompanied by the sounds of honking and screams for help.

Tragedy at Camp Mystic

• 🏕️ Camp Mystic, hosting 750 girls for a holiday weekend, was severely impacted, with dozens of campers and counselors swept away.
• 💔 Among the feared dead are 27 individuals from the camp, including 9-year-old Janie Hunt, cousin of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt.
• 👨‍🏫 Camp Mystic's owner, Dick Eastland, is being remembered for his heroic actions in trying to rescue campers, ultimately losing his life.
• 👩‍⚕️ 18-year-old counselor Khloe Childris is being honored for her work with senior citizens, and director Jane Ragsdale also perished.

Personal Accounts of Survival

• ⚡ Christian Fel, 28, recounted standing on an electric meter box for nearly 3 hours to survive the rapidly rising waters.
• 🏡 Amanda Sue Jones and her family evacuated their home minutes before the flooding hit, witnessing everything swept away in about 10 minutes.

Ongoing Relief and Support

• 🌧️ A flash flood watch remains in effect for South Central Texas, with more rain expected.
• 🤝 CBN's Operation Blessing is on the ground providing meals to families and first responders, with a focus on long-term rebuilding efforts.
• 📞 Information is provided for those wishing to donate to the Operation Blessing Disaster Relief Fund via phone, mail, text, or online.

Presidential Declaration

• 🏛️ President Trump has signed a major disaster declaration for Kirk County, with a visit to the affected area planned.