More than 40 people, including 15 children, have died in Texas due to severe flooding

Forty-three people, including 15 children, have died in Texas as a result of a powerful downpour and flash flood, CNN reports, citing Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leath and Kerrville Mayor Dalton Rice. Another 27 children are missing.
According to Sheriff Lett, at least 43 people have died in Kerr County, Texas, after heavy flooding hit the state.
PLEASE PRAY for more miracles in Texas.
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Many little girls are still missing from Camp Mystic, where flooding engulfed the girls' camp in just 45 minutes...
At Least 13 Little Girls Already Confirmed Dead.
20+ Still Missing.
Search & Rescue Ongoing! pic.twitter.com/n43mMcNCEv
Among the dead are 28 adults and 15 children. The sheriff added that five children and 12 adults have not yet been identified.
The mayor of Rice noted that 27 children from Camp Mystic are still missing.
"We are looking at the situation on two levels: there are the so-called known missing persons – these 27 people... As for the others, we are not giving specific figures, because we simply do not know," Rice said.
Travis County Judge Andy Brown urged residents to avoid flooded roads, monitor official alerts, and not attempt to return to affected areas until officials declare them safe.
The flood unfolded rapidly on the morning of July 4. Due to heavy rainfall that exceeded previous forecasts, the water level in the river rose sharply to 29 feet (about 8.8 meters).
These kiddos were so brave, surviving the devastating Texas flooding…which they said began around 4AM
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I don't even know what to write.
— Matt Van Swol (@matt_vanswol) July 5, 2025
My heart is breaking for everyone in the Texas Hill Country.
I remember watching the helicopters searching for survivors all day and night after Hurricane Helene.
I am praying for a miracle for those who are still missing. pic.twitter.com/RlS0UfB3Tq
- On May 22, Australia recorded a record flood in the last 100 years, with at least three people killed.
- On May 31, it was reported that a large-scale flood occurred in Nigeria. More than 100 people died, and houses were destroyed.
- Flooding was also reported in northeastern India in early June. About 34 people may have died in four days due to severe landslides.