By Emeka Blast 
Several Dead, Children Missing in Devastating Texas Floods
Torrential rains trigger historic flash floods in South-Central Texas, sweeping away homes, cabins, and lives—rescue efforts continue for missing children from Camp Mystic.
🌧️ What Caused the Flood
Sudden, heavy rainfall overnight on July 3, 2025, dumped up to 12 inches of rain over the Texas Hill Country. The Guadalupe River, already swollen, surged dramatically—flooding communities in Kerr County and surrounding areas. Experts called it one of the region’s most severe flood events in recent memory.
🧍♂️ Casualties and the Missing
Local officials have confirmed at least six fatalities, with dozens still unaccounted for. Among the missing are 20–23 children from Camp Mystic, a girls-only Christian summer camp located along the river. Eyewitnesses reported entire cabins being swept away by the floodwaters.
🚁 Ongoing Rescue Operations
Authorities launched a multi-agency search and rescue mission involving:
Boats, drones, helicopters, and dive teams
Local fire departments and emergency services
Assistance from FEMA, the National Guard, and the Coast Guard
Efforts are focused along the Guadalupe River and around campgrounds, where the highest concentration of missing persons is reported.
⚠️ Failed Alerts and Swift Impact
Residents and families say the floodwaters arrived with little or no warning. Many were caught off guard while sleeping or celebrating the 4th of July. Some flood sirens malfunctioned or went off too late, leaving families scrambling to higher ground.
🏘️ Destruction Across Communities
The floods damaged or destroyed:
Dozens of homes and mobile parks
Multiple roadways and bridges
Power and communication lines
Recreational camps and public infrastructure
Evacuation centers have been set up in local schools, and over a thousand people have been displaced.
🗣️ Official Reactions
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick have declared a state of emergency and promised full mobilization of state resources.
Houston FD and other neighboring city units have also joined rescue operations.
Officials are urging people to stay off the roads and avoid low-lying areas as more rain is expected.
⏳ What to Expect Next
Identification of recovered bodies and status updates on the missing
Search missions to expand downstream as waters recede
Assessments on why alert systems failed
Possible federal disaster declaration in coming days
This tragedy has shaken Texas and drawn nationwide attention, with hopes pinned on the safe recovery of the missing—especially the children.
