Central Texas Faces More Rain After Devastating Floods
Heavy Rain Returns
Central Texas is bracing for another wave of dangerous storms this Monday. Slow-moving weather systems are drenching the flood-ravaged region once again. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued flash flood w*rnings and extended a flood watch now affecting nearly 5 million residents.
Holiday Turns to Tragedy
What began as a joyful Fourth of July weekend quickly turned tragic. Catastrophic flash floods swept through the area, destroying homes and lives. The most heartbreaking loss came at Camp Mystic, a beloved all-girls camp on the Guadalupe River, where 27 campers and counselors d**d.
In just two hours, the Guadalupe River rose over 20 feet, overwhelming everyone in its path. Kerr County became the epicenter of the disaster, with 68 confirmed d**ths—40 adults and 28 children—reported in that area alone.
Ongoing Search Amid Storms
Rescue teams continue their urgent search for 41 missing individuals, but time is running out. More rain threatens to complicate efforts. The NWS warns that up to 10 more inches of rain could fall in isolated areas today. Central Texas has already endured record-breaking rainfall over the past six days.
Governor Greg Abbott issued a stark reminder:
“Flash flooding continues to pose a thr*at, and more heavy rainfall is on the way.”
Extreme Conditions for First Responders
In Killeen, some of the heaviest rain is currently falling. Meteorologists warn that these slow-moving storms increase the risk of more flash floods.
Meanwhile, search and rescue efforts are growing more dangerous. Volunteers from the United Cajun Navy have joined local crews in Kerrville, but flooded terrain filled with debris is making progress slow and hazardous.
Rescue Efforts Like Navigating a Minefield
Volunteer Nick Sortor described the grueling process:
“We’re chainsawing just to move 50 feet downriver.”
Crews frequently lift boats out of the water to get around dangerous debris. Snapped trees present serious threats. In some cases, trees have fallen on rescuers.
A Region Still Reeling
With floodwaters still shifting and rainfall continuing, the road to recovery for Central Texas remains uncertain. The loss is overwhelming, but emergency responders continue working tirelessly to reach survivors and protect lives.