Camp Mystic Flash Flood: Guadalupe River Surges 26 ft, 13 Dead, 20+ Children Missing in Kerrville, Texas

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Flash Flood Tragedy in Kerrville: Camp Mystic Hit Hard

On July 4, 2025, extraordinary flash floods hit Kerr County, Texas. The Guadalupe River surged an astonishing 26 feet in just 45 minutes, overtopping its banks and sweeping through Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp near Hunt—about 18 miles from Kerrville 1.

Confirmed Death Toll and Missing Campers

  • Local officials confirmed 13 fatalities, including adults and children 2.
  • At least 20–23 campers remain unaccounted for at Camp Mystic out of roughly 750 attendees 3.

Devastating Rainfall and River Rise

  • NWS recorded 7+ inches of rain in Kerrville itself, with 12–15 inches upstream near San Angelo and Hunt 4.
  • The Guadalupe River reached nearly 30 feet—its second-highest level on record—triggering a flash flood emergency 5.

Emergency Response Underway

  • Search and rescue teams, including helicopters, are actively evacuating campers and residents 6.
  • Camp Mystic officials report catastrophic damage: roads washed out, no power or communications 7.
  • Local shelters have opened; evacuations continue across Kerrville and Hunt 8.

Voices from the Scene

Kerry County Judge said “rest assured, no one knew this kind of flood was coming.” Campers described waking to river flood warnings just hours earlier and fleeing in panic 9.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said, “If they are alive and safe, we will find them.” More bodies are expected as rescue intensifies 10.

Why It Escalated So Fast

  • Rainfall upstream combined with narrow canyon geography caused the rapid river rise 11.
  • Guadalupe River’s flow can surge dangerously fast during heavy storms, overwhelming local systems 12.

What Comes Next

  • Search and rescue operations will continue through the weekend as waters recede 13.
  • Local and state officials urge people near rivers to seek higher ground and avoid floodwaters 14.
  • Community shelters are open, and officials are monitoring river levels closely 15.

How You Can Help

  • Share verified updates with concerned families.
  • Donate to local relief funds supporting emergency efforts.
  • Follow official channels—Kerr County, NWS, and emergency services—for alerts and reunification support.

Final Take

Kerr County is experiencing one of its deadliest flash floods in decades. With campers missing and hundreds displaced, this incident reminds us just how fast nature can strike. Our prayers are with families and rescue teams as they search tirelessly for survivors.

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