Over twenty-four casualties reported in Texas due to flash flooding; approximately two dozen youthful campers unaccounted for
Torrential rains unleashed flash floods along the Guadalupe River in Texas on Friday, leading to a state of emergency and widespread destruction. The extreme flooding struck before dawn with little or no warning, causing rapid rises in water levels and posing severe risks to those in the affected areas.
The US National Weather Service declared a flash flood emergency for parts of Kerr County in south-central Texas Hill Country, as the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet (8 m) in just 45 minutes due to heavy showers. The ongoing threat for possible flash flooding extends from San Antonio to Waco for the next 24 to 48 hours.
The Texas Governor, Greg Abbott, stated that resources devoted to the effort would be "limitless," and he signed a disaster declaration to expedite emergency assistance to Kerr County and additional affected counties. Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing through the night and into Saturday, with at least 24 people confirmed dead and dozens more still missing or trapped by high water.
The number of people evacuated by helicopter is 167, and as of Friday night, a total of 237 people have been rescued or evacuated. Personnel from the US Coast Guard and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have been activated to assist local authorities. President Donald Trump said the federal government would provide aid for the disaster.
Flash floods along the Guadalupe River are typically caused by intense, heavy rainfall in a short period, often due to thunderstorms or tropical weather systems. The rapid accumulation of rainwater causes the river to swell quickly, leading to sudden and dangerous flooding. The impact of these floods generally results in rapidly rising water levels with strong currents, damage to homes, infrastructure, and natural surroundings along the riverbanks, emergency responses including search and rescue efforts, and possible road closures and disruptions in local communities.
Elsewhere in the world, Thailand is preparing for severe flooding and mudslides this week, with 33 provinces bracing for the impact. Meanwhile, the CARAT Thailand 2025 exercise has started in Chonburi, unrelated to the flooding incidents. In domestic news, the acting PM cannot dissolve the House of Representatives, according to a top legal adviser.
[1] Note: The search results do not provide detailed information about the cause and impact of the flash floods along the Guadalupe River in Texas in July 2021. For precise details about the July 2021 event specifically, look for local news archives or official reports on the flood from that period. The available search result only notes a similar flood event in July 2025.
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