Texas Flood : 78 Dead, 41 Missing as Flash Flood Devastates

A catastrophic flash flood that struck the state of Texas on Friday morning has left 78 people dead and 41 others missing, marking one of the deadliest flood events in recent U.S. history.

The flood severely impacted Camp Mystic, a Christian girls’ summer camp situated along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County. Although water levels have begun to recede, ongoing relief operations are being severely hindered by mudslides, scattered debris, and the presence of poisonous snakes.

Authorities report that several bodies were recovered within an eight-mile radius of the camp. Extensive damage has been observed across the region, with homes, roads, power lines, and trees either submerged or destroyed. Rescue workers continue to search for the missing amid difficult terrain and unstable conditions.

Local officials have urged residents to avoid affected areas unless assisting with relief work.

President Donald Trump has expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, officially declaring Kerr County a disaster area. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been deployed to coordinate rescue and recovery operations.

Meanwhile, local residents, NGOs, and civil society volunteers have mobilized rapidly to provide food, clothing, shelter, and emotional support to victims and their families.

Messages of condolence and solidarity are pouring in from across the United States and the international community, as Texas grapples with the aftermath of this devastating natural disaster.