Texas Flood Death Toll Rises to 78 as Search Continues

Children among the dead as officials brace for rising toll and ongoing risks.

Search Teams Still Scouring Flood Zone

Emergency crews in Texas continued to search through debris and swollen riverbanks on Monday, looking for dozens still missing after catastrophic flash floods.

Kerrville Hit Hardest

The majority of the 78 confirmed deaths occurred in Kerrville, a town along the Guadalupe River. Authorities reported that 28 of the victims were children.

Summer Camp Tragedy

At Camp Mystic, a Christian girls’ camp on the river, 10 girls and one counselor are still unaccounted for. The camp was inundated when the river rose rapidly.

Forecasts Failed to Predict Scope

Officials say twice the expected rainfall hit the area. Kerrville’s city manager said river branches upstream funneled a massive volume of water into the town.

FEMA and Coast Guard Join Search

With President Trump’s disaster declaration, FEMA and the U.S. Coast Guard are now aiding rescue and recovery efforts, which have saved over 850 people so far.

Death Toll Expected to Climb

Authorities believe the number of dead will increase as waters recede. Search conditions remain dangerous due to heat, mud, debris, and wildlife.

Questions Over Weather Service Cuts

Experts are scrutinizing whether staff reductions at NOAA and the National Weather Service under Trump’s administration affected warning capabilities.

Trump Pushes Back on Blame

When asked if job cuts hobbled the response, Trump deflected, calling the flooding a “100-year catastrophe” and saying, “I wouldn’t blame Biden for it, either.”