Texas Floods Kill Over 100, Including 27 at Girls’ Camp

Texas Floods Kill Over 100, Including 27 at Girls’ Camp Along Guadalupe River

More than 100 people have been confirmed dead following catastrophic flooding in central Texas, with dozens still missing as rescue operations intensify across the region.

Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp located on the banks of the Guadalupe River, was among the hardest hit. Officials said 27 campers and staff members lost their lives in the weekend floods. Ten campers and one counselor are still missing.

Kerr County reported a sharp rise in deaths, with the death toll increasing from 75 to 84. The victims include 56 adults and 28 children. Among those killed at Camp Mystic were eight-year-olds Renee Smajstrla and Sarah Marsh, nine-year-olds Eloise Peck and Lila Bonner, as well as the camp’s longtime director, Richard Eastland.

In addition to Kerr County, deaths have been reported in several other counties: seven in Travis County, six in Kendall County, four in Burnet County, two in Williamson County, and one in Tom Green County.

Governor Greg Abbott stated that more than 20 state agencies are helping rescue efforts. Rescuers are continuing to comb through flood-ravaged communities in search of missing persons.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said conditions in the affected areas are still hazardous and urged residents to stay alert for more potential safety risks as the heavy rain persists.

Weather officials say the lingering storms in central Texas are expected to taper off by tonight. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast for tomorrow afternoon. However they are not expected to cause further significant flooding. The calmer weather pattern is expected to hold through the end of the week.