Central Texas flash floods claimed the lives of 82 individuals, with 10 campers still unaccounted for, according to the local sheriff's report.
In the aftermath of the catastrophic flash floods that swept through central Texas, the search for survivors, particularly at the devastated Camp Mystic in Kerr County, remains a top priority. As of July 6, 2025:
A total of **10 girls and one camp counselor** are still unaccounted for following the flash floods that ravaged Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas[4]. Over **850 people** have been successfully rescued across the flood-affected areas, with assistance from crews statewide and the U.S. Coast Guard[1].
The search for the missing individuals is ongoing, day and night, with the aid of **thermal imaging equipment** deployed by Coast Guard helicopters to maintain search operations even in darkness[1]. Governor Greg Abbott has emphasized the urgency, instructing that all missing individuals should be assumed alive and that every minute counts in the rescue effort[1].
The floodwaters, which rose 26 feet (8 meters) on the river in only 45 minutes before daybreak on Friday, have left a trail of destruction in their wake. The death toll has surpassed **70**, with dozens more still missing across the state[4]. Authorities have provided hotline and email contacts for reporting missing persons to support coordination of rescue and recovery efforts[1].
In addition to the tragedy at Camp Mystic, ten other deaths were reported in Travis, Burnet, Kendall, Tom Green, and Williamson counties. The governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, has warned of additional rounds of heavy rains that could produce more life-threatening flooding[2].
President Donald Trump has signed a major disaster declaration for Kerr County, activating the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to Texas. The President stated that he is currently focused on the disaster response and will discuss the potential phasing out or overhaul of FEMA later[3].
The Pope has offered special prayers for those affected by the Texas floods, and the Associated Press, along with several other news outlets, have contributed to this report. The current status of search and rescue efforts remains intense, with a focus on locating the missing girls and their counselor amid a broader statewide emergency[1][4].
[1] Sophia Tareen, Michelle Price, Cedar Attanasio, Adrian Sainz, Christopher Weber, and Nicole Winfield. (2025, July 6). Missing girls, others feared dead as Texas floodwaters rise. Associated Press. [2] Associated Press. (2025, July 6). Texas governor warns of additional rounds of heavy rains. Associated Press. [3] Associated Press. (2025, July 6). Trump: Focused on disaster response, will discuss FEMA later. Associated Press. [4] Associated Press. (2025, July 7). Texas flood death toll rises to 70, with dozens still missing. Associated Press.
- The government, led by Governor Greg Abbott, is intensifying efforts to locate the 10 missing girls and their camp counselor from Camp Mystic in Seattle, Texas, following the devastating flash floods.
- Meanwhile, the general-news outlets, such as the Associated Press, are reporting on the ongoing search in light of the 70 documented deaths and dozens still missing across the state.
- Amid the disaster, politics and the potential phasing out or overhaul of FEMA are briefly set aside as President Donald Trump signs a major disaster declaration to support Texas.
- Law enforcement agencies are also engaged in crime-and-justice matters related to accidents, alongside the search and rescue operations, as they investigate the cause of the floods and associated fatalities.
