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First Responders on Site After Texas Floods
First responders work to extract a vehicle from the water as they navigate the aftermath of devastating flooding in Kerrville, Texas, on July 6, 2025. — Reuters
- Ten campers and one counselor still unaccounted for from an all-girls summer camp
- Disaster has been declared, unlocking new federal funding and other resources
- President Trump refutes claims that workforce reductions contributed to the situation.
The tragic death toll from the catastrophic flooding in Texas increased to over 100 on Monday, as rescue teams continued their harrowing efforts to find those swept away by the raging waters.
Among the deceased are at least 27 young girls and staff from a summer camp along a river that was struck by disaster during the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Meteorologists have issued warnings of additional flooding due to ongoing rain falling on already saturated ground, complicating rescue operations that involve helicopters, boats, and search dogs. The number of victims is anticipated to grow further.
President Trump is scheduled to visit Texas on Friday, as the White House pushes back against accusations that his budget cuts to weather agencies weakened critical warning systems.
“Attributing the floods to President Trump is a baseless and disgraceful claim that serves no purpose during this time of national grief,” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated at a press briefing on Monday. “The National Weather Service provided timely and accurate forecasts, despite some staffing gaps,” she added, referencing a report by The New York Times.
Trump described the floods that hit in the early hours of Friday as a “once-in-a-century disaster” that caught everyone off guard.
The president, who has previously indicated that disaster response should largely be a state responsibility, has signed a major disaster declaration, unlocking new federal funds and resources.
Heartbreaking Consequences
Kerr County, located in central Texas, has been the hardest hit, reporting a toll of 56 adults and 28 children. This includes the 27 campers who were at Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian summer camp that housed around 750 individuals when the floodwaters surged.
Summer camps are a cherished tradition during the lengthy U.S. summer break, allowing children to build lifelong friendships. Texas Senator Ted Cruz remarked on the tragedy, noting how quickly joyful experiences can turn into heartbreak.
In a frightening display of nature’s might, the overflowing waters of the Guadalupe River reached the tops of trees and even the roofs of cabins while the girls at the camp slept.
Belongings such as blankets and stuffed animals were found caked in mud, and several cabin windows were shattered, likely by the force of the torrents.
Local volunteers are scouring the debris along the river, some driven by personal connections to the victims. “We’re assisting the parents of two missing children,” Louis Deppe, 62, shared with the press. “The last message they received was ‘We’re being swept away,’ and then the call dropped.”
A deluge equivalent to months of rainfall fell within just a few hours from Thursday night into Friday, and intermittent rain has persisted since then. The Guadalupe River surged approximately 26 feet—more than the height of a two-story building—in a mere 45 minutes.
Flash floods, which occur when the ground cannot absorb sudden heavy rainfall, are common in this area of Texas, often referred to as “Flash Flood Alley.” Increased occurrences and severity of extreme weather events like floods have been linked to human-induced climate change in recent years.
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