In brief
A surge in the Guadalupe River’s waters has brought back terror to an area that previously suffered a devastating flash flood during the July Fourth weekend, killing over 130 residents including 25 campers at Camp Mystic. Emergency officials have urged evacuations as the river rose over 30 feet in a few hours. Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced one fatality and 80 rescues, emphasizing that the flood remains “catastrophic” and will continue to rise. The intensifying waters affected counties including Uvalde, Kerr and Kendall, prompting urgent calls for people to move to higher ground.
A surge in the Guadalupe River’s waters has brought terror back to the area that last year’s July Fourth holiday flash flood claimed over 130 lives, including 25 children in a Christian summer camp.
Early Thursday morning, emergency officials urged residents to evacuate as the river had risen more than 32 feet in just a four‑hour span, according to the Texas Tribune. The National Weather Service warned of the “rapidly rising rivers” and urged the public to move to higher ground.
Governor Greg Abbott confirmed at least one fatality and 80 rescues. The deceased was not a camper, and the rescue operations are ongoing. Abbott added that the flood remains “catastrophic.”
The worst-day floods last summer saw the river rise 26 feet in under 45 minutes, sweeping the Camp Mystic hall and surrounding support buildings. The camp’s closure and bankruptcy followed the disaster.
Current damage is felt across Uvalde, Kerr and Kendall counties. The National Weather Service continues to provide updates on the river’s level and advisories for residents.
