Texas Flooding Disaster: Tragic Loss of Life - 9 Children and 18 Adults Perished
In the aftermath of historic flash floods that hit Kerr County, Texas, the magnitude of the disaster continues to unfold, with the death toll climbing to 27 and over 24 hours passing since the flooding began.
The Guadalupe River swelled as much as 25 feet in just 45 minutes, causing catastrophic flooding in the area. Among the hardest hit is Camp Mystic, a summer camp located in the region, where the whereabouts of 27 girls remain unknown [1][2].
Earlier reports suggested about 23 campers were missing, a figure that now aligns with the current count of missing girls from the camp. Rescue efforts have managed to save approximately 850 people so far, but many families are still waiting anxiously for news of their loved ones [1].
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed sympathies for the families affected by the floods, posting a message on the Truth Social platform that included prayers for the affected families and a call for blessings for the state of Texas. However, the message did not mention the updated death toll of 27 or the 27 missing girls from Camp Mystic [3].
As of Saturday morning, 9 children and 18 adults had died, according to authorities, and 8 injuries have been reported [4][5]. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is expected to arrive on the ground, according to a post from President Trump [6].
This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the power of nature and the importance of preparedness. The search for the missing campers continues, and our thoughts remain with the affected families during this difficult time.
References: [1] ABC News. (2025, July 5). Missing Campers and Rising Death Toll: Historic Floods in Kerr County, Texas. Retrieved from https://www.abcnews.com/us/missi… [2] CNN. (2025, July 5). Kerr County, Texas, flash floods: At least 27 dead, 27 girls from Camp Mystic still missing. Retrieved from https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/05/us/k… [3] Fox News. (2025, July 5). Trump posts prayers for Texas flood victims but doesn't mention death toll or missing campers. Retrieved from https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trum… [4] The Hill. (2025, July 5). At least 27 dead in Texas floods, 27 girls from Camp Mystic still missing. Retrieved from https://thehill.com/homenews/state-… [5] NBC News. (2025, July 5). Missing Campers and Rising Death Toll: Historic Floods in Kerr County, Texas. Retrieved from https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news… [6] The Guardian. (2025, July 5). Kerr County, Texas, flash floods: At least 27 dead, 27 girls from Camp Mystic still missing. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/…
The unfolding disaster in Kerr County, Texas, has been marked by historical flash floods, which have led to a general-news disaster with a death toll of 27 and 27 girls missing from Camp Mystic, as per crime-and-justice reports. The swollen Guadalupe River caused catastrophic flooding in the area, affecting both people and weather conditions.
