At Least 81 Dead In Texas Floods As More Rain Is Expected

Flooding in central Texas has left at least 81 people dead as more rain looms over the affected areas.

On Friday (July 4), deadly flooding struck central Texas, with most of the devastation stemming from a 20-to-26-foot surge on the Guadalupe River near Kerrville, per NBC News.

Kerr County has been hit with most of the fatalities, recording a death toll of 68, including 40 adults and 28 children, as of Monday (July 7). Camp Mystic, a summer camp for young girls perched on the banks of the Guadalupe River, is grieving the loss of 27 campers, counselors, and Richard "Dick" Eastland, its longtime director.

Other campers remain missing as rescuers continue to search and identify bodies.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott said authorities would "stop at nothing" to find every missing person.

"It was nothing short of horrific to see what those young children went through," Abbott said in a statement.

On Sunday (July 6), President Donald Trump signed a major disaster declaration for Kerr County.

"We're working very closely with representatives from Texas, and it's a horrible thing that took place, absolutely horrible," Trump said in a statement.

Other Texas counties, including Travis County, Burnet County, Williamson County, Kendall County, and Tom Green County, recorded deaths in the catastrophic incident. More devastation included ravaged homes, fallen trees, toppled fences, and downed utility lines.

Flood watches remain in effect across central Texas until 8 p.m. ET as rain is expected to continue. Scattered storms could result in up to 10 inches of rainfall.

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