Texas Hill Country Flood Crisis: Death Toll Rises to 27, Search for Missing Intensifies Amid Rain Threat

The catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country has seen the official death toll climb to 27 as of Saturday morning, with local and federal authorities continuing a desperate search for survivors. Among the deceased are 18 adults and nine children, while 27 girls from Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp, remain unaccounted for.

Kerr County officials warn that many more individuals could still be missing, particularly visitors who were in the area for the Fourth of July weekend. Compounding the crisis, more rain is expected Saturday in south Central Texas, with forecasts predicting an additional two to four inches, and isolated areas potentially receiving up to 10 inches, keeping a flood watch in effect until 7 p.m.

First responders, joined by federal agencies including the U.S. Coast Guard and Red Cross, have so far evacuated over 850 people. The widespread damage is becoming apparent as floodwaters recede, revealing snapped trees, tangled power lines, and stripped bark. Community efforts are underway, with local churches like Cross Kingdom Church collecting essential donations, though reaching those in need is challenging due to widespread cell service outages.

The rapid rise of the Guadalupe River—26 feet in 45 minutes—after up to 10 inches of rain fell in hours, has raised questions about evacuation warnings. Despite warnings from forecasting companies like AccuWeather and the National Weather Service, local officials stated the intensity of the downpour exceeded predictions. President Donald Trump has extended condolences to those affected by the tragedy.

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