Texas Floods Death Toll Climbs to 78; Trump to Visit Disaster Zone

  • 07/07/2025

Hunt, Texas: The tragic impact of the Texas floods continues to grow, with the death toll now reaching at least 78, according to officials. Kerr County remains the worst-hit, accounting for 68 of the fatalities, including 28 children lost after flash floods swept through the Hill Country region during the Independence Day holiday.

A large portion of the devastation centers on Camp Mystic, a popular Christian girls camp near the Guadalupe River, where 10 campers and one counselor are still missing. Sheriff Larry Leitha confirmed that many victims were found in cabins and vehicles washed away by the rapidly rising river, which surged more than 26 feet in under an hour.

Governor Greg Abbott confirmed an additional 10 deaths in other counties like Burnet, Travis, Tom Green, and Williamson, and warned that 41 people remain missing. Over 850 individuals have been rescued so far, many found stranded in trees or on rooftops.

Fresh rainfall over already saturated ground is adding to the threat, with emergency officials warning that further flooding could force new evacuations in communities along the Guadalupe River. The Texas Division of Emergency Management said that the situation remains highly dangerous as rainwater continues to feed into swollen rivers and creeks.

President Donald Trump expressed condolences to affected families and confirmed plans to visit the flood zone. He has declared the region a major disaster area, unlocking federal funds and support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). US Coast Guard helicopters and aircraft are assisting ground teams as search operations expand.

Texas Department of Public Safety Director Freeman Martin cautioned that the final death toll may rise further as teams reach cut-off communities and debris-choked waterways. Churches and community centers are holding special services to honor the victims as residents brace for more storms in the coming days.

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