Texas Flooding Leaves 27 Dead and Dozens Missing in Devastating Disaster

A wave of catastrophic flooding has left central Texas reeling, especially Kerr County, where emergency crews are working around the clock in a desperate search and rescue mission.

According to authorities, the floods have claimed 27 lives so far — 18 adults and 9 children — following the severe overflow of the Guadalupe River. Many areas remain unreachable, with overturned vehicles, destroyed buildings, and flooded roads painting a tragic scene of chaos and loss.

One of the hardest-hit locations is Camp Mystic, a Christian girls’ camp located near the river. As of Saturday morning, 27 campers are still unaccounted for, said Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice. Meanwhile, another nearby girls’ camp, Heart O’ the Hills, confirmed the death of its director, Jane Ragsdale. Thankfully, most other individuals at that camp have been located safely.

The total number of missing remains uncertain, as the area was also hosting tourists and visitors at the time. Five of the victims were from Harris County, home to the city of Houston, said Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, who stated, “All of Texas is impacted by this tragic event.”

Texas Governor Greg Abbott called the rescue efforts a “24/7 operation,” and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick confirmed ongoing communication with the White House. President Donald Trump assured state officials of full federal support, saying, “Whatever we need, we will have.”

As the state grieves, communities across Texas are coming together, hoping for miracles and preparing for recovery.