The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas has surpassed 100, according to the latest reports from state officials. Kerr County, the hardest hit region, previously reported 84 fatalities and authorities now confirm at least 20 additional deaths across five other counties, bringing the confirmed total to a minimum of 104. Search and rescue operations continue as 24 individuals remain missing.
Tragedy struck Camp Mystic, a girls’ summer camp located on the Guadalupe River, where 27 campers and staff members lost their lives in the weekend’s devastating floods. Ten girls and one counselor are still unaccounted for, prompting ongoing efforts to locate them.
While the intense weather system that triggered the floods is expected to subside within the next few hours, with scattered showers anticipated through the end of the week, questions are emerging regarding the effectiveness of early warning systems. Joe Herring, the mayor of Kerrville, a town heavily impacted by the floods, told CNN that he received no prior warning about the severity of the rainfall. Investigations are likely to follow to assess the preparedness and communication protocols implemented by local authorities.
