Texas river flood leaves at least 25 dead in Kerr and Kendall County

The National Guard was deployed in Texas on Friday after a devastating river flood killed at least 25 people and swept away dozens of children at a local Christian camp.

Heavy rain on Friday morning caused the Guadalupe River to rise nearly 30 feet in 45 minutes.

State officials confirmed Friday night that at least 25 people are dead, including adults and children. Among the deaths, 24 were reported in Kerr County and one was in Kendall County.

Between 23 and 25 people remain missing from Camp Mystic, an all-girls private Christian camp along the Guadalupe River, according to officials. The camp had more than 750 attendees.

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Helicopters and military vehicles were used for evacuations. So far, 237 people have been evacuated, including 167 by helicopter, Major General Thomas Suelzer said when discussing Texas National Guard efforts.

“Day or night, whatever hour of the day, there will be local officials [and] state officials collaborating together,” Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said at a news conference Friday night.

The governor said Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum contacted him and offered federal assistance and resources.

“The federal government is leaning in and wants to assist the community here in the heart of Texas,” Abbott said.

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Ellen Toranzo told Fox News Digital that her daughter, Greta Toranzo, is one of the campers who went missing during the flood. Carrie Hanna also confirmed to Fox News Digital that her daughter, Hadley, is unaccounted for.

Other nearby camps reported all children were accounted for, according to Patrick.

Split of Hadley Hanna and Greta Toranzo, who remain missing after floods in Kerr County, Texas. (Photos courtesy of Carrie Hanna and Ellen Toranzo)

Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr. issued a disaster declaration amid emergency evacuations.

Abbott wrote earlier on X that the state is directing all available resources to respond to the flood.

“That includes water rescue teams, sheltering centers, the National Guard, the Texas Department of Public Safety,” Abbott wrote. “The immediate priority is saving lives.”