All 27 missing Camp Mystic campers confirmed dead after historic flooding in central Texas
All 27 individuals previously reported missing from Camp Mystic were confirmed dead on July 7, 2025, following historic floods that affected central Texas on July 4. The overall death toll has reached 90, with search and rescue operations still ongoing across the region.
Local authorities working to clear out flood damage in central Texas following historic floods on July 4, 2025. Credit: Texas DPS
Camp Mystic confirmed that all 27 individuals reported missing from the camp have died following the floods that struck central Texas on July 4. The overall death toll from the floods has now reached 90, including at least 28 children.
“Our hearts are broken alongside our families that are enduring this unimaginable tragedy. We are praying for them constantly,” a statement on the camp website read.
The statement added that the search continued for missing individuals and requested, “We ask for your continued prayers, respect, and privacy for each of our families affected.”
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According to Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, the organization was hosting 750 campers when overnight floods struck on Friday, July 4. Although parts of the camp were evacuated, 27 girls and counselors were reported missing after the flash flood emergency in Hunt that morning.
The number of missing persons from other nearby camps has not been released. Officials stated that life-threatening flooding continued to pose a risk as crews carried out urgent search operations. The total number of missing persons remains unconfirmed.
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This is the timelapse footage of the Llano River on July 4th at 510pm.
This is a naturally occurring flash flood.
Mother nature is real.
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Heavy rainfall was caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Barry, which swept across the region and dropped over 508 mm (20 inches) in some areas starting on the night of July 3 into July 4. The Guadalupe River rose 8 m (26 feet) within 45 minutes during the early hours of July 4, following intense rainfall north of San Antonio.
The heavy rains prompted multiple flash flood emergencies as the river rose to its second-highest level on record reaching nearly 9 m (30 feet) at its peak on July 4.
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