Flash floods in Texas caused catastrophic damage, resulting in 82 confirmed deaths. The Guadalupe River rose dramatically, affecting entire neighborhoods. Kerr County experienced severe flooding, particularly impacting Camp Mystic, a girls' summer camp, resulting in fatalities and missing individuals. The floods occurred early on a Friday morning, coinciding with Independence Day celebrations. Government responses, including warning systems, are being scrutinized as search efforts for missing persons continue amidst ongoing flood warnings in the area.
The flash floods that ravaged Texas over the weekend have killed at least 82 people and left many others missing in the state.
The Guadalupe River swelled beyond its banks, surging higher than two-storey buildings at about 9 metres (30ft).
Many girls were killed and others went missing as the floods hit the riverside Camp Mystic, a private Christian summer camp for girls.
Kerr County was hit the hardest by the floods, which struck on US Independence Day and the start of a long holiday weekend.
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