Texas is in crisis straight out of nowhere. Flash floods slammed the Hill Country over the July 4 weekend, causing at least 82 deaths, including 28 children—a tragedy that’s rocked communities and stunned the nation .
The hardest hit was Kerr County, where the Guadalupe River surged a staggering 26 to 29 feet in under an hour, turning quiet camps and roads into deadly torrents. Camp Mystic, a long-running Christian summer camp, was wiped out. So far, 10 girls and a counselor remain missing, and heartbreaking searches continue.
Rescue crews—more than 400 strong, with boats, helicopters, drones, and dogs—have pulled over 850 survivors from the water. Yet 41 people are still unaccounted for as families endure an agonizing wait .
Officials are warning that the danger isn’t gone yet. The National Weather Service says more rain could hit Flash Flood Alley, dumping up to 10 inches more and putting already soaked ground at risk . Governor Abbott has issued a flash flood watch and urged extreme caution.
On the federal level, President Trump has declared the floods a major disaster and promised FEMA aid and National Guard support, planning to visit later in the week. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed federal teams are on the ground to help families and aid rescues.
Still, questions are being raised. Why did early warnings fail? Kerr County had tried—unsuccessfully since 2018—to secure funding for a flood warning system. Critics say cuts to the National Weather Service may have worsened the late alerts.
This is one of the worst flooding disasters in Texas in a century. As rain rolls back in, communities are already hurtling toward another tense week of search, rescue, and recovery. Trend Rage will keep you updated on every development in this unfolding tragedy.
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