Texas Floods 2025: Dozens Dead and Missing .. Warnings of a New Wave

Texas is witnessing one of the most violent flash flood events in years, as sudden floods in the central part of the state have resulted in the deaths of at least 24 people, with dozens still missing, most of them children.

Local authorities announced that the raging floods caught the area by surprise overnight, specifically along the banks of the Guadalupe River, which catastrophically rose by eight meters in just 45 minutes.

State Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick stated that some of the victims are children, noting that around 23 girls from the Mystic Camp have not been found yet.

He added that this does not necessarily mean they are missing, as they may have taken shelter in trees or lacked means of communication.

The camp hosted around 750 people over the weekend, coinciding with the American Independence Day celebrations, and its director described the situation as catastrophic, confirming power outages, water shortages, and communication failures.

Videos on social media showed houses completely swept away by the force of the water, while federal officials urged residents not to travel to the affected area, where roads were washed out and access routes were cut off.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott shared a poignant video of an aerial rescue operation, showing a rescue worker pulling a person stranded on top of a tree engulfed by water.

Search and rescue operations are ongoing without interruption, with around 500 rescue personnel and 14 helicopters deployed, supported by the National Guard and the U.S. Coast Guard.

The state's Public Safety Director confirmed that the incident resulted in severe human losses, warning of a new rain wave expected to hit the San Antonio and Austin areas in the coming hours.

During a press conference, local official Rob Kelly emphasized that the floods were unexpected despite the area being accustomed to such disasters, stating that the Guadalupe River, which runs through the area, is considered the most dangerous river channel in the United States.

The National Weather Service issued an urgent warning to residents in the area, urging everyone to stay in high areas and avoid any unnecessary movements.

This incident comes less than three weeks after similar floods hit the city of San Antonio, resulting in the deaths of at least ten people due to heavy rains.

Authorities continue their rescue efforts under extremely difficult conditions, amid expectations of the situation worsening if the rain continues in the coming days.