Texas is in pain. On July 4, floods hit Central Texas hard and left a big mess. By July 9, 2025, Governor Greg Abbott told us that 161 people are still gone, most in Kerr County, and 109 have died. A sad story comes from Camp Mystic, an old summer camp for girls, where 30 people, kids and staff alike, died. We at AMERICA NEWS WORLD are keeping you up to date on this sad news.
The floods came fast. In 45 minutes, the Guadalupe River went up 26 feet, taking away homes, cars, and a camp full of kids. People who made it out talk about a “pitch-black wall of death” as water hit cabins. “It was terrifying,” survivor Shelby Willis told Fox News. “We had no time to get ready.” The big loss has hit communities hard, but hope is still there as rescue teams keep on working.
Rescue Efforts Keep Going
Even with hope getting small, the search and rescue work goes on by the Guadalupe River. More than 1,000 helpers, including the Texas National Guard, are searching through the mess. They use drones, helicopters, and boats to look over 60 miles of river. “We will keep going until we find everyone,” Governor Abbott said on July 8. But, he said that the number of missing might go up as more news comes in.
Kerr County was hit worst, with 94 dead. Other places, like Travis and Kendall, saw more deaths. At Camp Mystic, five kids and one helper are still not found. Many are feeling a lot of sadness. Families wait for news and helpers like Justin Rubio face danger to help. “I had to do something,” Rubio said to AMERICA NEWS WORLD. But leaders say it’s too risky for regular people to help.
Why Did This Happen?
People ask why there was no early warning. The National Weather Service sent alerts, but many think they didn’t show how bad it would be. Kerr County had thought about flood sirens but didn’t get them because of the cost. “Taxpayers won’t pay for it,” said County Judge Rob Kelly. Now, there’s talk about being ready for next time. Some, like Senator Chuck Schumer, wonder if not enough staff at the Weather Service played a part.
Rain from 4-10 inches, helped by a tropical storm, made the floods worse. Kerr County’s hills added to the danger. “We didn’t see this coming,” said Nim Kidd from the Texas Division of Emergency Management. More rain might come, and leaders tell people to be alert.
These stories make us sad. At Camp Mystic, helpers saved many and are called heroes. “They protected my kids,” a mother told CNN. Still, the loss of 30 kids at the camp has hurt deeply. All over Texas, people mourn. Country singer Pat Green said his brother, sister-in-law, and their two kids are missing.
Here’s what happened up to July 9, 2025:
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