A weekend of summer fun turned tragic in Central Texas when flash flooding along the Guadalupe River claimed at least 51 lives, with dozens still missing. The flooding hit hardest in Kerr County, where 43 people, including 15 children, were confirmed dead—many of them at Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp for girls. Emergency crews are continuing search and rescue efforts across the region.

The disaster was triggered by torrential rains and a sudden “flood wave,” which sent water surging through low-lying areas. Meteorologists explained that the fast-moving wave turned rivers into deadly torrents within minutes. Authorities say the floodwaters moved so quickly that many campers and residents had little time to escape. Kerr County officials confirmed that 24 deaths were directly linked to the flooding along the Guadalupe River.