A catastrophic flooding event in central Texas has left over 100 people dead, primarily in Kerr County where 84 fatalities include 28 children. The Guadalupe River rose rapidly, devastating homes and infrastructure. Many residents expressed concerns that they did not receive timely alerts about the flash floods, with warnings arriving only when the water was at their doorstep. Among the tragic losses were 27 children and counselors from Camp Mystic, a long-standing summer camp. Efforts to assist those affected are underway while questions about emergency responses persist.
Over 100 people are dead following the catastrophic flooding in central Texas, with the Guadalupe River swelling over 26 feet in less than an hour, sweeping homes and cars downstream.
The majority of fatalities reported in Kerr County include 84 deaths, with 28 of those being children, leading to a significant community loss.
Residents are questioning if more could have been done to warn them about the rapidly rising river, with accounts of delayed alarm notifications.
Former camper Lauren Garcia shared her reflections on the Camp Mystic summer camp, established in 1926, and its significance for generations of women in Texas.
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