Texas Flooding Death Toll Rises to 109 After July 4th Weekend Disaster

Devastating Flooding in Central Texas

• 💔 The death toll from the devastating flooding in central Texas has tragically climbed to 109 people, with dozens still missing.
• 🏕️ At Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian camp, more than two dozen campers and counselors were lost due to the flash flooding.
• 🌊 The flash flooding occurred in the early morning hours while many were sleeping, overwhelming cabins along the Guadalupe River.

Ongoing Search and Rescue Efforts

• 🔍 Search crews are continuing their efforts to find the missing, including five campers and a counselor from Camp Mystic who are still unaccounted for.
• 🐎 Search teams are utilizing horses to cover longer distances and access areas that are difficult to reach on foot, aiming to bring closure to families.
• 🙏 Volunteers from all over are assisting in combing through waterlogged debris, driven by a foundation of friends, family, and faith.

Flood Warning System Assessment

• ⚠️ Texas officials are beginning to assess the state's flood warning system in the aftermath of the disaster.
• 📢 Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick stated plans to install sirens along the Guadalupe River before next summer, believing they could have saved lives.

Impact and Support Efforts

• 💸 An estimated 18 to 22 billion dollars in total damage and economic loss has been reported so far.
• ❤️ A QR code was displayed on screen for viewers to support victims, with donations going towards relief and rebuilding efforts in five communities.