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Flash Flooding Claimed More than 100 Lives in Central Texas. Here’s What We Know About the Victims

TEXAS HILL COUNTRY, JUL 8 – The floods caused the Guadalupe River to rise over 20 feet in under an hour, killing 129 and leaving about 170 missing, including children from a summer camp, officials said.

  • On July 4, the Texas Hill Country flash flooding event overtook Camp Mystic, claiming over 100 lives and leaving dozens missing.
  • A mesoscale convective complex formed early on July 4, unleashing intense storms; the Balcones Escarpment funneled humid Gulf air against cold northern air, causing a 25-foot river surge in 45 minutes.
  • Recent figures show the death toll at at least 129 with approximately 170 missing, and among the victims were eight and nine-year-old campers.
  • President Donald Trump visited Kerr County on Friday to survey damage, expanded the disaster declaration to eight counties, and officials urged warning system upgrades.
  • Looking ahead, recovery efforts face extended challenges as Kerr County officials warn that full recovery may span months to years.
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frontpageindex.com broke the news in on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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