Central Texas Flash Floods Claim at Least 80 Lives, Including 28 Children
At least 82 people, including 28 children, have tragically lost their lives in the central Texas flash floods. More rain is expected, and rescue efforts are ongoing to find survivors. The floods have impacted a Christian summer camp, with 10 girls and a counselor still missing.
At least 82 people, including 28 children, have died in central Texas flash floods. More rain is expected, with a flood watch in effect until Monday evening. Rescue teams are searching for survivors, including 10 missing girls from a summer camp. President Trump declared a major disaster in Kerr County. The National Weather Service warns of more flooding in the region.
Authorities confirmed deaths in Kerr County and nearby areas. The NWS issued warnings but faced criticism for not predicting the severity of the rain. Summer camps were not evacuated despite early warnings. The NWS has faced staffing and funding issues, impacting its ability to predict and respond to weather events.
President Trump expressed shock at the deaths and pledged federal aid. FEMA's role in disaster response has been questioned. The NWS issued flood watches for San Antonio and neighboring cities. Over 1,000 rescuers were deployed in Texas. The Guadalupe River has a history of floods, with past incidents causing casualties.
According to the source: Forbes.
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