Victims of Hill Country Flash Flooding: Stories and Updates

Tragedy Strikes Texas Families

• 💔 Pain is widespread across Houston and southeast Texas as families grapple with the unthinkable loss from historic flash flooding.
• 😔 Several families from the Houston area were vacationing near the Guadalupe River when tragedy struck.

The Burgess Family's Ordeal

• 🏕️ The Burgess family from Liberty was at the HTR RV park near Ingram when raging floodwaters tore through the campground.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 John Burgess did not survive the incident, while his wife Julia and sons Jack and James are still missing.
• 👧 Their eight-year-old daughter, Jenna, was fortunately at a nearby summer camp and was not caught in the flood.

Ongoing Search and Support

• ❓ Authorities report that dozens of victims are still missing from the Houston area and across Texas, including a group of relatives from the Mont Belleview area.
• 🆘 For the latest updates and ways to help, text the word 'flood' to 713-52611 to receive links on how to assist survivors, report missing persons, and learn more about the victims.