Update on: Deadly Floods in Central Texas

09 July, 2025:

Last week, on July 04, 2025, after experiencing heavy rain, around four in the morning, the Guadalupe River caused flood waters to sweep into Kerr County, Texas and other nearby areas. The river surged over 26 feet. Till now, the officials are on a mission to rescue missing people.

As per updates, catastrophic floods in Central Texas, authorities have confirmed at least 111 deaths across six counties and more than 173 people are missing. Following the deadly flood, officials reported that over 850 people had been rescued, including several who were clinging to trees. Kerr County's flash-flood emergency has largely concluded, but the National Weather Service (NWS) cautioned that it will receive more heavy rain and prolong its flooding. One of the top officials, Judge Rob Kelly, said that confirmed that there had been deaths and stated that numerous water rescues had been conducted. There was a Christian girls’ camp, Camp Mystic, located alongside the river and over 20 children are still missing from the flood and their worried parents have been waiting all weekend for updates. The flood mainly impacted the south-central area of Texas, often known as the Hill Country. The Counties such as Kerr, Travis, Burnet, Kendall, Tom Green, and Williamson were greatly affected.

On the Texas flood, the President of the USA, Donald Trump, also said that it’s shocking and they are working with the Governor. According to the NWS in Austin and San Antonio, flood watches were extended into Sunday, with an expected rainfall of 2 to 4 inches in the various areas. Even some isolated places may reach as much as 10 inches of rain.

During a press conference on Tuesday evening in Kerr County, Texas, Governor Greg Abbott stated that at least 161 individuals remain unaccounted for. He noted that many of those missing were located in the state's Hill Country but had not checked into a camp or hotel.

Also, Independent weather experts and a former official from the NWS stated that the alerts provided before the flooding were as prompt and precise as could be anticipated, considering the real-time information available. They said that it's hard to forecast severe rain and flash floods more than a few hours in advance, and it's also hard to make sure that emergency warnings reach those who are in the greatest danger. 

Weather experts predict that occasional rain and storms may affect the Interstate 35 corridor and the Texas Hill Country today, and potential for isolated heavy rainfall.