US EditionSearch teams scour Texas flood zone for dozens missing; 78 confirmed dead
- Flash floods struck central Texas on Friday, July 4, 2025, rapidly raising the Guadalupe River by 26 feet and causing widespread devastation in Kerr County.
- The floods followed unexpectedly heavy rainfall exceeding forecasts, with authorities issuing a moderate flood watch ahead of the holiday, though warnings failed to predict the severity fully.
- The floods killed at least 78 people, including 68 in Kerr County with 28 children; Camp Mystic, a Christian girls' summer camp with 700 residents, suffered severe damage with 10 girls and a counselor missing.
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump authorized a disaster declaration to deploy FEMA resources in Texas, while Governor Greg Abbott designated the day for prayer and promised continued search and rescue efforts.
- Search teams deployed helicopters, boats, and drones to find dozens still missing amid warnings of more rain, while officials committed to scrutinize weather forecasting and warning system adequacy after the disaster.
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'Rotting flesh': CNN host stunned by smell 'permeating' TX after deadly floods
CNN host Boris Sanchez gave a harrowing description of the conditions along the Guadalupe River where recovery efforts have been underway for those still missing in the massive flooding that hit Kerr County, Texas.According to The Washington Post, at least 90 people have been killed, 27 of whom were...
Slog AM: More Than 80 Dead in Texas Floods, Bibi Is Back in DC, and the Governor Chooses Not to Pardon a Washington Deportee
The Stranger's morning news roundup. by Hannah Murphy Winter Good morning! Did you manage to get through the 4th of July without blowing anything (or anyone) up? Good for you. (The 47 people that were treated at Harborview for fireworks-related injuries weren’t so lucky.) Now that we’re officially in Seattle Summer, we’ve got two balmy, 80 degree days ahead of us before a little rain comes back on Wednesday. Enjoy ‘em while you got ‘em. Until th…
Search for survivors continues after Texas floods
What happenedAuthorities in central Texas are looking for dozens of people still missing after Friday's devastating pre-dawn floods caused the banks of Kerr County's Guadalupe River to collapse. A total of 82 people are confirmed dead, including 28 children. Houses and cars were swept away and fast-moving waters engulfed a Christian summer camp where 750 people were staying.Who said whatThe wait for news has been "agonizing" for Camp Mystic's "t…
Texas Flood Kills 82+, Including 28 Kids, Amid Drought, Trump Cuts to Weather Service, NOAA & FEMA
In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible donation. By DemocracyNow! At least 82 people have died and dozens are still unaccounted for after flash flooding in central Texas over the weekend, when the Guadalupe River rose about 26 feet in less than an hour on Friday amid torrenti…
At least 82 people have died in flash floods over the weekend. The river level quickly rose by more than six meters because a strong thunderstorm front remained in place.
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