Key Facts
• July 4: Record-breaking rainfall caused massive flooding in central-southern Texas.
• At least 80 fatalities reported, including 28 children, per Governor Abbott.
• 12 girls from a summer camp remain missing; total missing persons reach 41 statewide.
• Local authorities and volunteers intensify search efforts amid forecasted rain on July 7.
• President Trump called it a “once-in-a-century disaster” and plans to visit on Friday.
Summary
A devastating flood struck central-southern Texas on July 4, triggered by record rainfall. The disaster has claimed at least 80 lives, including 28 children, with 12 girls from a summer camp still unaccounted for. Statewide, the number of missing persons has risen to 41. Local authorities and volunteers are working tirelessly to locate the missing, as more rain is expected on July 7. President Trump described the event as a “once-in-a-century disaster” and announced plans to visit the affected areas on Friday.
