On July 8, 2025, rescue operations persisted in Central Texas after catastrophic floods killed at least 108 people, including 27 at Camp Mystic, with more heavy rain forecast.
The Guadalupe River’s 33-foot surge in Kerr County on July 4 killed 87, including 27 children and counsellors at Camp Mystic, with five campers and one counsellor still missing, per Sheriff Larry Leitha, cited by Reuters.
In Central Texas, 108 deaths have been reported, with 41 individuals still missing. More than 850 rescues are ongoing, including 223 conducted by U.S. Coast Guard helicopters, amid debris and mud.
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— The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) July 8, 2025Texas Game Warden Ben Baker described treacherous conditions, with mud-laden debris hindering searches using helicopters, drones, and K-9 units, as reported by Reuters. More rain is expected, with 2–10 inches forecast through July 9, which threatens ongoing efforts. Kerrville officials are urging residents to avoid flood zones due to a collision between a drone and a helicopter. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch, effective until 7 PM, warning of worsening conditions.
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— New York Post (@nypost) July 8, 2025President Trump, who signed a disaster declaration on July 6, will visit Kerr County on July 11 with First Lady Melania, praising the rescue effort’s 1,750 personnel, per NBC News. Critics, including Rep. Joaquin Castro, are questioning Trump’s cuts to NOAA staffing, which reduced the number of workers and potentially weakened warnings. Camp Mystic’s emergency plan, approved on July 2, failed to prevent 27 deaths, which has raised scrutiny.
