Texas Hill Country Flash Floods: Dozens Dead, Many Missing from Camps

Devastating Flash Floods in Texas Hill Country

• ⚠️ Flash floods swept through several South Texas counties, impacting areas like Kirk County and near San Antonio.
• 💔 The death toll has risen to 24 people, with more than 20 girls from Camp Mystic still missing.
• 🌊 Floodwaters rose over 20 feet in just two hours, leading to catastrophic conditions.

Rescue Efforts and Camp Experiences

• 🏊 Campers from Camp Lahonta described having to swim out of their cabins to escape the rising water.
• 🆘 Over 230 people in Kirk County have been rescued and evacuated.
• 💔 Jane Ragsdale, director and co-owner of Heart of the Hills, a girls camp, died in the floods.

Official Response and Family Reunions

• 🗣️ Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick visited Kurville, promising to find every missing person.
• 🙏 Families are anxiously awaiting news, with some expressing relief that their children, like Camp Mystic counselor Hannah Dunning, are safe.
• 📸 Texas Game Wardens shared photos of rescuers reaching Camp Mystic, offering hope for reunions.

Ongoing Weather and Rainfall

• ☔ Flood watches and warnings remain in effect for parts of the Hill Country due to ongoing rain.
• 📊 Rainfall totals include 10.33 inches in Ingram and 6.55 inches in Hunt, with some areas still receiving rain.
• ⚠️ A flash flood warning is active in an area near MCV where a weather system is not moving significantly.