In early July 2025, catastrophic flash floods swept through Central Texas, claiming the lives of at least 104 people.
Torrential rainโup to 20 inches in some areasโcaused rivers like the Guadalupe to rise at alarming speeds, submerging entire communities.
Among the hardest-hit was Camp Mystic in Kerr County, where 27 girls and counselors were killed and 11 remain missing.
Survivors described being swept from cabins and clinging to trees in the dark.
Despite rescue efforts involving over 850 people, the tragedy exposed critical failures in warning systems.
Kerr County had no flood sirens, and past funding requests for alerts were never granted.
Experts link the floodโs severity to climate change and the region’s geographyโCentral Texas lies in โFlash Flood Alley,โ making it especially vulnerable.
Federal and state emergency responses are ongoing, while investigations probe delayed alerts and safety oversights.
This disaster now ranks among the deadliest floods in Texas history.
