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Texas flood death toll hits 50 as search intensifies

KERR COUNTY, TEXAS, JUL 8 – The flooding caused rapid river rises of up to 29 feet, overwhelmed rescue teams, and left dozens missing from Camp Mystic summer camp, with 27 confirmed dead including nine children.

  • Authorities report at least 27 dead, including nine children, with over 20 missing from Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas, as flood response shifts to recovery.
  • After nearly a foot of rain fell per hour, the Guadalupe River surged 26 feet in 45 minutes, causing severe flash flooding in central Texas.
  • According to Kerr County Sheriff Leitha, over 850 people have been rescued by more than 500 responders, with efforts including helicopters and specialized equipment.
  • Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said searches will shift to recovery, with officials warning fatalities could increase as more victims are found.
  • Experts warn that climate change may cause more extreme rainfall events, increasing flood risk, as a similar 1987 Guadalupe River flood highlights the potential for future disasters.
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DEATH TOLL SOARS IN CATASTROPHIC TEXAS FLOODS

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At least 104 people have died in six U.S. counties following floods in the state of Texas, where multiple people are still missing and search operations continue for new alerts for possible flooding during the night.Most of the deaths are in Kerr County, where at least 84 people have died, 28 of them minors, while the search for ten girls and a monitor for a Christian camp razed by the Guadalupe River, according to the Sheriff's Office, which ha…

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LBC broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Friday, July 4, 2025.
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