Hill Country, Texas — July 6, 2025 — A sudden flash flood swept through a Christian summer camp in Texas early Friday morning, leaving 27 girls and one adult counselor initially unaccounted for, with 12 still missing as of Sunday.

The flood struck Camp Mystic, a historic Christian girls’ camp located along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, after torrential rain caused the river to rise over 25 feet in less than an hour. Campers staying in riverside tents were caught off guard in the early morning darkness, forcing a chaotic evacuation and large-scale search effort.

Most of the approximately 750 campers and staff were safely relocated, but at least 11 girls and one counselor have not been found, CP reported. Emergency crews have deployed helicopters, boats, and drones in the ongoing search, which continues amid debris-filled floodwaters and unstable terrain.

Camp Mystic, founded in the 1920s, is known for its Christian teaching, outdoor activities, and multi-generational community. The flood severely damaged portions of the campgrounds, and operations have been suspended indefinitely.

While a flash flood warning had been issued overnight, the rapid onset of the flooding left little time for full evacuation. Search teams are focusing on areas along the river where tents and wooden cabins were most affected.

Families of the missing are being housed at a nearby shelter and are receiving updates from both local authorities and camp staff. Prayer gatherings and support efforts have also begun across the state.

As of now, no names of the missing have been publicly released.