Texas Flash Flooding Caught on Video
Rescue efforts are ongoing, with a focus on finding the missing girls from the summer camp. The community is in shock, and officials are working to provide support to those affected. The video of the flooding has highlighted the severity of the situation, and donations are being collected to aid in the relief efforts.
Torrential rain in central Texas has triggered flash flooding, resulting in the deaths of at least 27 people, including nine children, with over 20 girls missing from a private Christian summer camp. The Guadalupe River rose over 20 feet in less than two hours, causing widespread destruction and prompting a massive rescue effort.
The flooding was caused by a month's worth of rain in just a few hours, with some areas receiving 6.5 inches of rain in three hours, a one-in-100-years rainfall event. The National Weather Service had issued a flood watch and flash flood emergency warning, but officials said they were caught off guard by the heavy downpour. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with over 850 people rescued or evacuated, many by helicopter.
The search for missing people will continue throughout the night, with state and local officials remaining in a search and rescue posture. The situation is being closely monitored, and officials are working to provide assistance to those affected by the flooding. A video of the flooding has been circulating, showing the devastating impact of the flash flooding on the community.
As the search and rescue efforts continue, officials are urging residents to remain vigilant and to follow evacuation orders. The community is coming together to support those affected by the flooding, and donations are being collected to aid in the relief efforts. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, but it is clear that the flash flooding has had a devastating impact on central Texas.