What to know about the historic flooding along the Guadalupe River in Texas’ Hill Country

Catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River in Texas has resulted in at least 24 confirmed deaths, with more fatalities expected. Over 20 girls from Camp Mystic are missing following the flooding, prompting a massive search and rescue operation involving hundreds of personnel, helicopters, and drones. The flooding, exceeding even the 1987 levels, caused widespread power outages and emergency evacuations. State and federal agencies are assisting in the ongoing search and recovery efforts.