texas flood News update 2025

 

texas flood News update 2025 usa 

Shaded Rain and Flood in Texas – A Big Solution

Texas, a big and important state of America, has recently gone through a great disaster. On the night of 4 and 5 July 2025, Central Texas, especially the areas of Kerrville, Ingram and Camp Mystic, received so much shaded rain that the rivers and streams there started overflowing. At least 27 people were swept away in this flash flood, including 9 children, while more than two dozen people are still missing.

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Rainstorm – How did this happen so suddenly?

According to the National Weather Service, this flash flooding happened because the moisture coming from the Gulf of Mexico, combined with the influence of Tropical Storm Barry, transformed into training thunderstorms. These are clouds that continue to rain in one spot.In some areas, 10 to 15 inches of rain fell in just a few hours, which is usually equivalent to 4 months.

 Areas along the Guadalupe River received the majority of the rain.The river rose 25 to 29 feet in some areas and submerged nearby camps, schools, homes, and roads.

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The Story of Camp Mystic – Innocent Larks Swept in Water

 Water Every year, almost 700 youngsters are entertained by the well-known Christian girls' summer camp, Camp Mystic. The camp is directly on the river bank, and when the flood came, the larvae were sleeping in cabins.

According to rescue officials, 27 larvae were found, while the bodies of four were recovered, including Renee Smajstrla, Sarah Marsh, Janie Hunt, and Lila Bonner. This scene was extremely heart-wrenching – some children were found clinging to the trees, some drowned in the water.

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Display of courage by rescue crews and the general population

Texas National Guard took immediate action. More than 1,000 rescue workers, helicopters, boats and drones are busy searching for people and saving them. More than 850 people were rescued, while 237 were safely taken to evacuation points.

In Ingram, a family spent 1 hour clinging to a tree. A 22-year-old girl slid 20 miles across the river and got stuck to a cypress tree, where she was rescued by helicopter.

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Governmental mistake – why was there no timely warning?

Kerr County officials admitted they did not expect a catastrophe of this scale. County Judge Rob Kelly said:

“We had absolutely no idea it would be this kind of disaster.”

People were sleeping during the rain, and the warning systems were not fast enough to evacuate people. The lack of this system and the effect of climate change together led to this situation.

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Other areas also affected - Emergency in Austin and Georgetown

Not just Camp Mystic, areas of Austin, Pflugerville, Burnett and Lake Travis are also affected. Lake Travis' water has risen by 10 feet, while there is a flood emergency in Georgetown as well, on the banks of the San Gabriel River.
Rescue officials have urged the public to:
Stay out of the water
Shelter at home
Stay updated on social media and radio

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Help of legal enforcement and government

 In 14 counties, Texas Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed a state of disaster. After this declaration, the National Guard, FEMA, and local NGOs have been given full access to provide assistance.
President Donald Trump also spoke to the media and said:
> “This is a national tragedy. We'll do everything we can to help.He also ordered Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to be sent to the site.

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Stories of Common Man – A reflection of courage and hard work

Erin Burgess, who lives in Ingram with her husband and two children, said:
> “It started raining at 2 a.m. In 20 minutes, the water came in. . My son and I remained on top of the tree.Another resident, Darryl Huffman, said:
 > "I witnessed the house's roof being carried into the river by the waves."That was when I saw the first death.”
People have shown support through food drives, prayers, and donations. The Houston Texans team donated $500,000.
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The effect of climate change and the consequences of future

According to experts, these flash floods are a result of climate change. Excessive heat increases the moisture of the Gulf, and due to this the rain regime becomes more intense.
In the future it is necessary:
Every county should have an updated flood warning system
Summer camps should be removed from the banks of rivers
Rural flood planning should be included in climate change policy
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Result – A trial of a group

This flash flood has proved to be the biggest natural disaster of 2025. 27 people dead, 23 more injured, hundreds displaced – all this is a warning that we have to join nature, otherwise the results could be shaded by this too.

There is still hope because of the people's morale, the commitment of the rescuers, and the public's support.But it is also important that we upgrade the system, and be prepared for any devastation that may come.

There is still hope because of the people's morale, the commitment of the rescuers, and