Central Texas Country, the scene of catastrophic floods, braced for more rain with the possibility of further flooding in some parts Monday following one of the heaviest downpours in recent history that killed more than 100 people.
A large search mission involving local, state and federal workers continued Monday morning days into the disaster after rains swelled rivers including Guadalupe River outside San Antonio in a few hours.
The raging waters swept away people and properties. The downpours started pounding the area known as Flash Flooding Alley early Friday.
Mystic Camp, situated on the bank of Guadalupe River, mourned the loss of its 27 campers and counselors following the massive flooding.
President Donald Trump and Governor Greg Abbot said the rescue and search missions saved hundreds of lives.
DPS troopers continue recovery and rescue operations in Kerr County.
They have been working day and night.
We will not stop until every missing person is found. https://t.co/yiurjV9KhI
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) July 7, 2025
According to National Weather Service slow-moving thunderstorms producing local rainfall rates of over 3 inches an hour was expected to continue through early afternoon while “some significant instances of flash flooding are possible, especially given the sensitive flood-prone terrain” of central Texas.
“Our hearts are broken alongside our families that are enduring this unimaginable tragedy. We are praying for them constantly,” Camp Mystic for Girls said on its website.
By Monday afternoon searchers had recovered 84 bodies in Kerr County, the center of devastation. Reports put the death toll at 104 by late afternoon.
Earlier, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha updated the death toll in Kerr County to 75, including 27 children.
By Monday morning ten campers and one counselor from Camp Mystic remained missing, according to the Sheriff.
According to Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice a massive search for survivors is on in an area spanning more than 60 miles.
The Misty Camp said it has been in communication with “local and state authorities who are tirelessly deploying extensive resources to search for our missing girls.”
The story is being updated.
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