Texas Flash Floods Turn July 4th Into a Tragedy: Over 100 Dead, Zero Warning
What began as a peaceful Fourth of July turned into a nightmare as flash floods surged 26 feet in just 45 minutes, devastating parts of Texas. Over 100 lives were lost, with Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr. emotionally revealing, “I didn’t even have a warning… I’ve lost two friends. They’re gone.”
Fueled by a foot of unexpected rainfall, the Guadalupe River overflowed, sweeping through roads and communities. One of the hardest-hit areas was Camp Mystic, where 750 girls were attending summer camp — 27 children tragically died.
Texas Emergency Management Chief W. Nim Kidd blamed outdated forecasts, noting the National Weather Service predicted only 3-8 inches of rain. Some citizens believe budget cuts to the weather alert system contributed to the lack of warnings.
A viral TikTok by @kelseycrowder_ showed the river’s rapid rise, sparking outrage.
“They got rid of the alerts!”
“This didn’t have to happen.”
As the state mourns, many demand accountability and action — so it never happens again.
