Texas Kerr County Flooding Kills Over 30, Hundreds Evacuated

Catastrophic flooding in Kerr County, Texas, caused by sustained heavy rainfall on July 4, 2025, has resulted in at least 32 deaths, including 14 children, with eight others injured. Over 850 residents have been rescued or evacuated from areas near the Guadalupe River, where flooding submerged parks and caused houses and vehicles to be washed away. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with officials urging against independent searches and emphasizing the urgency of saving lives. Governor Greg Abbott has pledged full support and resources to aid in the search and rescue operations, stressing that every minute counts. The flooding has also impacted summer camps, with several girls still unaccounted for, including from Camp Mystic, and the death of the co-owner of the Heart O’ the Hills girls camp. Local authorities have declared a disaster and are coordinating continuous rescue and recovery efforts amid a challenging and prolonged cleanup process.