Texas Engulfed: Over 100 Dead, Hundreds Missing as Unstoppable Floodwaters Tear Through the Heart of the State

Texas, July 5th – A nightmare unfolded in the heart of Texas as catastrophic flooding swept through central and southern counties, leaving more than 100 people dead and hundreds more missing in what officials are calling one of the deadliest natural disasters in the state’s history.

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A Month’s Rain in Hours – No Warning, No Mercy

It began as relentless rain on Thursday, July 3rd, but by Friday morning, the state was in chaos. The National Weather Service rapidly escalated warnings, but nothing could prepare residents for the torrential downpour that dumped more than a month’s worth of rain in just hours. Kerr County and surrounding areas were first to be hit, as rivers swelled and roads vanished beneath raging waters.

Flash Flood Emergency: “Get Out Now!”

At 4:03 a.m. on Friday, the situation turned dire. The National Weather Service issued a rare flash flood emergency for South Central Kerr County. Within minutes, reports of rising water and desperate calls for help flooded in. By sunrise, entire neighborhoods were underwater. Emergency crews scrambled to rescue families stranded in trees and on rooftops as the Guadalupe River burst its banks, unleashing a torrent that swept away homes, vehicles, and lives.

Camp Mystic Horror: Children Among the Missing

Perhaps the most heart-wrenching scene played out at Camp Mystic, a summer camp with over 750 children. As floodwaters surged, chaos erupted. By nightfall, at least 24 people were confirmed dead, and 23 to 25 campers remained unaccounted for, sending shockwaves of fear and grief through families across Texas.

Rescue Operation of Unprecedented Scale

With 14 helicopters, 12 drones, and nine specialized rescue teams, authorities launched one of the largest search-and-rescue operations in Texas history. “We have 400 to 500 people on the ground,” said Kerr County Sheriff Larry Lea, “and we’re not leaving until everyone is found.” Swimmers braved deadly currents to save adults and children trapped in the branches of trees, while parents waited in agony for news of their loved ones.

A State United in Grief and Resolve

By Saturday, July 5th, the crisis had only deepened. Flash flood emergencies expanded to Travis, Burnet, and Williamson counties as rivers continued to rise. Governor’s offices and local leaders pledged unwavering support: “There’s nothing more important than the people of this community, especially those still lost. Texas is in this with you, and we will not leave until this job is finished.”

A Disaster Beyond Memory

Veterans of the infamous 1987 flood described the current disaster as “far surpassing” anything they had ever seen. As rain continued to fall and rivers carried away the remnants of homes and hopes, Texans faced a long road to recovery—and a haunting question: How many more were lost in the night?