Deadly flash flooding struck along the Guadalupe River in south-central Texas, resulting in at least 13 fatalities and leaving more than 20 girls from a summer camp missing, as per local authorities. The U.S. National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency for parts of Kerr County after heavy rain measuring up to a foot caused havoc in the region. City manager Dalton Rice of Kerville described the flooding as sudden and unpredictable, hampering evacuation efforts. Tragically, 13 individuals were found dead in the catastrophic flooding. Search operations were underway for the missing campers, with authorities facing challenges due to impassable roads. The Guadalupe River rose significantly in a short span of time, prompting extensive rescue efforts involving helicopters, drones, and emergency personnel. The situation remained critical with the threat of further flooding and ongoing risks in various areas. Response teams, including the U.S. Coast Guard and FEMA, were mobilized to support local authorities in managing the crisis.
