The deadly floods caused by torrential rainfall in Texas, USA, have claimed the lives of at least 24 people, while authorities are fearing that the report may increase as the fate of several campers is ignored.
At a press conference given by County Sheriff Ward; Lionhe said that 24 deaths have been confirmed so far, adding that the final report may be greater. The previous report he had made public spoke of at least 13 dead and about 20 missing.
Catastrophic Flooding in Kerr County, Texas has left 13 People Dead and 23 Girls Missing From Camp Mystic. The Guadalupe River Rose About 9 Meters after 18 cm of Rain. 500 Rescuers and 40 Helicopters Deployed. A once-in-a-lifetime disaster. #Texas #flood #kerrville #alert #usa pic.twitter.com/3zjfo0u2b0
– Weatherupdateeu (@weatherupdateeu) July 4, 2025
Earlier, the Texas anti-government had reported 6-10 dead, including children, and about 20 missing. ‘We don’t have younger for about 20 girls’ Of the approximately 750 who participated in a summer camp, the Dan Patrick To journalists, expressing hope that they may have found refuge in the trees or have no way to communicate.
Rescued Children have been reunited with their families in texas, but the heartbreak Continues as more than 20 Children are still missing in the aftermath of the devastating floods in texas.
School Buses and Military-Style Rescue Trucks Pulled in One by One, Carrying Frighted,… pic.twitter.com/kyjkoa3pad
– Shadow of Ezra (@shadowofezra) July 5, 2025
During the report of the press representatives, a video of the rescue by helicopter trapped helicopters that had climbed on trees to be saved.
Rain is still coming down the hill country while our first responders Continue to rescue folks in kerr County.
We are so appreciative of the men and women who risk their lives to Help others. pic.twitter.com/9inwagetvt
– Texas General Land Office (@txglo) July 5, 2025
About 500 rescuers with 14 helicopters have been mobilized, while Texas National Guard and US Coast Guard sent aid to the affected areas.
The Texas National Guard was Activated yesterday as part of a multi-renowns to Severe Weather Conditions after the Hill Country. Texas Task Force 1 (TX-TF1) Helicopter Search and Rescue Teams in Martindale Deployed to Hunt and Kerrville, Texas. Our Service Members Are… pic.twitter.com/mut8abtyje
– Texas Military Dept. (@Txmilitary) July 4, 2025
According to the authorities, the river level Guadalupe It climbed almost 8 meters in less than one hour, in which 300mm of rain fell, one -third of the average annual rainfall in that county.
Breaking: 20 Children Are Missing in the Texas Hill Country Flash Flood.
Praying for the best.
This is not to be defunding weather research and noaa. pic.twitter.com/vpupnaylkk
– Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) July 4, 2025
Video shared on social media platforms showed houses and trees drifting out of the rushing waters.
The Meteorological Service issued a warning of dangerous flooding phenomena in Ker County, calling residents to avoid any movement and those who live near the Guadalupe River to move “To areas at higher altitude”.
This Morning: Major Flooding Struck San Angelo, Texas, USA After 18 Inches of Rain Fell in a Short Span – Nearly Matching the City’s Year Average of 21 inches.
Homes, Streets, and Neighborhoods Are Underwater, With Flash Flood Emergencies Declared in Several Areas. ©… pic.twitter.com/crjnzuxdyw
– Weather Monitor (@weathermonitors) July 4, 2025
In mid -June, at least ten people died due to floods in San Antonio, South Texas after torrential rains.
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