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Deadly flash flood in Texas: 24 dead and girls from camp missing!
Flash flooding in Texas on July 5, 2025 leaves at least 24 dead and leads to search for missing girls from a summer camp.
Deadly flash flood in Texas: 24 dead and girls from camp missing!
In the US state of Texas, a devastating flash flood left devastating traces over the long weekend. Loud Radio Wuppertal At least 24 people, including adults and children, died when the Guadalupe River rose nearly eight meters in just 45 minutes. This sudden and powerful flood surprised not only the local residents but also the campers who were in the area at the time. The fate of 23 to 25 girls from a Christian summer camp who continue to be missing is particularly tragic.
The television pictures show the destruction: cars were swept away, houses were flooded, and the area was marked by fallen trees. Sheriff Larry L. Leitha reported that some bodies were found in vehicles washed away. There is great uncertainty about how many people are considered missing overall. Nine rescue teams with around 500 emergency services are on duty to search for the missing people. By Friday evening, 237 people had already been rescued, many of them by helicopter.
Disaster and support from above
Governor Greg Abbott has declared a state of disaster for several parts of Texas and is supporting the rescue efforts with “all available forces”. Therefore, around 500 rescue workers are ready, including helicopters from the National Guard and support from the US Coast Guard. US President Donald Trump called the floods a “terrible thing” and has also promised help. Emergency services are working around the clock as another wave of flooding is expected.
The devastating events in Texas are another worrying example of the increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters, which are being exacerbated by climate change. In recent years there have been numerous similar disasters that have caused high numbers of victims and massive economic damage. Like an analysis of Statista shows that Asia is particularly affected by such events, while the USA suffered from devastating storms last year. Hurricane Katrina, for example, caused the greatest economic damage, while the heat wave in Saudi Arabia in June 2024 claimed the most lives.
The desperate reports of residents trying to escape to safety over fallen power lines and boats during the night paint a picture of devastation. These tragedies make it clear that in today's world not only natural events, but also the preparation and response to such disasters are of utmost importance. The fate of the missing children from the summer camp remains in the hearts of many and underlines the urgency of the rescue operations.
In such difficult times, it is crucial that the community sticks together and has the help to support those affected. We will continue to report as new information becomes available on developments in Texas.