US Edition'The Deadliest Natural Disaster Globally': U of I Professor Says Flash Flood Emergency Response Should Be Reevaluated
TEXAS, JUL 9 – Rescue efforts continue along the Guadalupe River after severe flooding killed 109, including at least 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic, officials reported.
- Flash floods struck several Texas counties around the Fourth of July holiday, killing at least 109 people and leaving more than 160 missing as of July 9, 2025.
- The flooding occurred after the Guadalupe River overflowed near Camp Mystic in Kerr County, where approximately 750 children were present, resulting in the deaths of no fewer than 27 campers and staff members.
- Rescue operations continue along the Guadalupe River despite difficult conditions caused by water, mud, and obstructive debris, using helicopters, drones, and dogs.
- Governor Greg Abbott reported that in Kerr County by itself, 161 individuals are currently listed as missing, while President Trump praised the rescue teams as highly skilled professionals dedicated to bringing victims to safety.
- Experts attributed the disaster’s severity to geography, exceptional drought, and National Weather Service staffing shortages, and officials warned that more heavy rain could complicate recovery efforts.
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In the south of the United States, the extent of the disaster seems to be growing steadily. Many people fear for their loved ones or are already grieving.
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By Rebekah Riess, Chris Boyette, Emily Smith, Angela Fritz and Danya Gainor The death toll from the deadly floods that devastated Texas on July 4 has reached at least 119, authorities said at a news conference Wednesday, as questions grow about officials' handling of the tragedy. As of 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, 95 deaths had been reported in Kerr County alone, including 36 children, according to Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha. Authorities say 150 p…
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