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At least 32 dead in central Texas in devastating flash floods, over two dozens remain missing, officials say

  • At least 51 people died, including 43 in Kerr County, after severe flooding struck central Texas and destroyed Camp Mystic in early July 2025.
  • The Guadalupe River surged dramatically, rising 26 feet in less than an hour before dawn on Friday, following a severe storm that officials had not predicted.
  • Rescuers have spent the last 36 hours searching flooded riverbanks and devastated areas for survivors, including 27 girls missing from the camp inundated by a rapid wall of water.
  • Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly acknowledged the absence of a warning system, while Texas Emergency Management chief Nim Kidd assured that search efforts will persist until every missing person has been located.
  • Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem arrived, promising full federal assistance, while Governor Greg Abbott designated Sunday as a day for statewide prayer as officials braced for an extended recovery effort.
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After heavy rains, floods have occurred in the U.S. state of Texas. Children are still missing.

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(With information from AFP) The devastating floods in central Texas have already left a balance of 50 dead, including 15 minors, according to authorities.]]>

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