A timelapse video from flood-hit Texas showed the terrifying speed at which floodwaters wiped out a roadway, turning solid ground into a raging torrent in just minutes. The footage is of the Llano River and Kingsland Slab flooding on July 4.
Meanwhile, central Texas remained under threat of more life-threatening flooding Monday as search crews combed through debris following deadly flash floods that killed at least 82 people, including children at summer camps.
Survivors recounted clinging to trees or taking refuge in attics as floodwaters swept away cabins and cars. At Camp Mystic , girls escaped across a bridge guided by rescuers. Officials defended the emergency response, saying rare flash flood emergencies were issued as the storm intensified.
In Kerr County, the worst hit, families began clearing mud and salvaging what they could. Many shared harrowing escape stories, including an elderly couple who rescued their 92-year-old neighbor trapped in her attic.
Rescuers continued to search for dozens still missing, including campers from the devastated Camp Mystic. Heavy rains were forecast through Tuesday, raising fears of further flooding. Across the region, at least 68 people were confirmed dead in Kerr County alone, with additional fatalities reported in nearby counties.
US President Trump declared a disaster in Kerr County and said he planned to visit later in the week. He declined to comment on FEMA’s future, saying the focus was on rescue and recovery. “I would think not. This was a thing that happened in seconds. Nobody expected it. Nobody saw it. Very talented people there, and they didn't see it,” he said.
Meanwhile, central Texas remained under threat of more life-threatening flooding Monday as search crews combed through debris following deadly flash floods that killed at least 82 people, including children at summer camps.
A time lapse of the Llano River and Kingsland Slab flooding. 6 PM July 4th,2025. Speed 100x pic.twitter.com/ns2CGs5aWD
— Robert Ivey (@RobertJIvey) July 6, 2025
Survivors recounted clinging to trees or taking refuge in attics as floodwaters swept away cabins and cars. At Camp Mystic , girls escaped across a bridge guided by rescuers. Officials defended the emergency response, saying rare flash flood emergencies were issued as the storm intensified.
In Kerr County, the worst hit, families began clearing mud and salvaging what they could. Many shared harrowing escape stories, including an elderly couple who rescued their 92-year-old neighbor trapped in her attic.
Rescuers continued to search for dozens still missing, including campers from the devastated Camp Mystic. Heavy rains were forecast through Tuesday, raising fears of further flooding. Across the region, at least 68 people were confirmed dead in Kerr County alone, with additional fatalities reported in nearby counties.
US President Trump declared a disaster in Kerr County and said he planned to visit later in the week. He declined to comment on FEMA’s future, saying the focus was on rescue and recovery. “I would think not. This was a thing that happened in seconds. Nobody expected it. Nobody saw it. Very talented people there, and they didn't see it,” he said.
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