Beloved Houston-born camp director dies in devastating flooding along Guadalupe River

Beloved Houston-born camp director dies in devastating flooding along Guadalupe River

“We are mourning the loss of a woman who influenced countless lives and was the definition of strong and powerful,” the camp said on social media. KERR COUNTY, Texas — Jane Ragsdale, the beloved director of Camp Heart O’ the Hills in Kerr County, is dead after the region was hit by catastrophic flooding on Friday, the camp confirmed in a social media post. “We have received word that Jane Ragsdale did not make it,”…

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At least 27 people are dead in Texas floods as the search continues for the many missing

At least 27 people are dead in Texas floods as the search continues for the many missing

22 seconds ago Deadly Flooding (Photo: MGN) KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Rescuers were searching Saturday for more than two dozen children from a girls’ camp and many others still missing after a wall of water rushed down a river in the Texas Hill Country during a powerful storm that killed at least 27 people, officials said. Among the dead were nine children. The destructive fast-moving waters along the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet (8 meters) in just 45 minutes…

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Hill Country flooding death toll rises to 27 as search continues for missing girls, other survivors

Hill Country flooding death toll rises to 27 as search continues for missing girls, other survivors

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy, and give us feedback. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. The official death toll from the catastrophic floods that hit the Texas Hill Country rose to 27 as of Saturday morning, according to the Kerr County sheriff’s office, as local and federal authorities…

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How to report people missing in catastrophic Kerr County flooding

How to report people missing in catastrophic Kerr County flooding

​On Saturday, officials reported that at least 27 people were found dead, including nine children. Many others are still missing. KERR COUNTY, Texas — Heavy rain brought catastrophic flooding to Kerr County and areas along the Guadalupe River in the Texas Hill Country on Friday. On Saturday, officials reported that at least 27 people were found dead, including nine children. Many others are still missing. Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said families can report people…

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Flooding threat continues in South and Central Texas Saturday after deadly floods Friday | Weather Impact Alert

Flooding threat continues in South and Central Texas Saturday after deadly floods Friday | Weather Impact Alert

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KENS/images/bf190783-21e4-411c-80da-601789fc9904/bf190783-21e4-411c-80da-601789fc9904_750x422.jpg Stay updated with the KENS 5 Weather Team on this severe weather development and how it impacts you. SAN ANTONIO — IMPACT DAYS: Saturday, July 5 Reason: Potential for locally heavy downpours, especially in the Hill Country and counties west of San Antonio. The breakdown A deadly and catastrophic flooding situation unfolded in the dark, early morning hours on Friday, as people were asleep in homes, RV’s and campsites along the Guadalupe River. The…

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Weather Impact Alert: 'Flash Flood Emergency' issued as heavy rains continue Saturday

Weather Impact Alert: 'Flash Flood Emergency' issued as heavy rains continue Saturday

Many areas could see an additional 4 to 5 inches of rain. AUSTIN, Texas — We’ve had a significant weather event this weekend, with heavy rain and flooding in Burnet County early Saturday morning. At least 25 water rescues have taken place, and State Highway 29 and U.S. 281 both have become impassable due to flooding. Our Future Tracker shows widespread rain activity, with some areas seeing intense downpours. A Flash Flood Warning is in…

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Flooding threat continues in South Texas Saturday after deadly floods Friday | Weather Impact Alert

Flooding threat continues in South Texas Saturday after deadly floods Friday | Weather Impact Alert

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KENS/images/bf190783-21e4-411c-80da-601789fc9904/bf190783-21e4-411c-80da-601789fc9904_750x422.jpg Stay updated with the KENS 5 Weather Team on this severe weather development and how it impacts you. SAN ANTONIO — IMPACT DAYS: Saturday, July 5 Reason: Potential for locally heavy downpours, especially in the Hill Country and counties west of San Antonio. The breakdown A very dangerous situation has unfolded in Kerr County as 5-10″ of rainfall has been estimated over the last 4-7 hours across south-central Kerr County. “Low water crossings are…

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'Today will be a hard day' | Recovery efforts continue a second day as 27 people are confirmed dead in devastating floods

'Today will be a hard day' | Recovery efforts continue a second day as 27 people are confirmed dead in devastating floods

Deadly floods in Kerr County have killed at least 27, with 850 rescued. KERR COUNTY, Texas — Rescue and recovery efforts have entered a second day after devastating and deadly floods hit Kerr County and other parts of the Hill Country on the July Fourth holiday. Kerr County officials said at a news conference Saturday morning that at least 27 people have been killed as a result of the massive flooding. Officials said of those…

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'Today will be a hard day': 43 confirmed dead, search efforts intensify after deadly Hill Country floods

'Today will be a hard day': 43 confirmed dead, search efforts intensify after deadly Hill Country floods

At least 15 children are among the bodies recovered so far, according to county officials responding to the natural disaster. KERR COUNTY, Texas — Rescue and recovery efforts have entered a second day after devastating and deadly floods hit Kerr County and other parts of the Hill Country on the July Fourth holiday. Kerr County officials said at a news conference Saturday morning that at least 32 people have been killed as a result of…

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'Today will be a hard day' | Recovery efforts continue a second day as 27 people are confirmed dead in devastating floods

'Today will be a hard day' | Recovery efforts continue a second day as 27 people are confirmed dead in devastating floods

Deadly floods in Kerr County have killed at least 27, with 850 rescued. KERR COUNTY, Texas — Rescue and recovery efforts have entered a second day after devastating and deadly floods hit Kerr County and other parts of the Hill Country on the July Fourth holiday. Kerr County officials said at a news conference Saturday morning that at least 27 people have been killed as a result of the massive flooding. Officials said of those…

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'Today will be a hard day' | Recovery efforts continue a second day as 27 people are confirmed dead in devastating floods

'Today will be a hard day' | Recovery efforts continue a second day as 27 people are confirmed dead in devastating floods

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KENS/images/b2788623-7e75-47bd-a102-9cb881256a73/20250705T032012/b2788623-7e75-47bd-a102-9cb881256a73_750x422.jpg Deadly floods in Kerr County have killed at least 27, with 850 rescued. KERR COUNTY, Texas — Rescue and recovery efforts have entered a second day after devastating and deadly floods hit Kerr County and other parts of the Hill Country on the July Fourth holiday. Kerr County officials said at a news conference Saturday morning that at least 27 people have been killed as a result of the massive flooding. Officials said of…

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'Flash Flood Emergency' issued as heavy rains continue Saturday

'Flash Flood Emergency' issued as heavy rains continue Saturday

Many areas could see an additional 4 to 5 inches of rain. AUSTIN, Texas — We’ve had a significant weather event this weekend, with heavy rain and flooding in Burnet County early Saturday morning. At least 25 water rescues have taken place, and State Highway 29 and U.S. 281 both have become impassable due to flooding. Our Future Tracker shows widespread rain activity, with some areas seeing intense downpours. When all is said and done,…

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Tropical Storm Chantal formed off the southeast coast

Tropical Storm Chantal formed off the southeast coast

10 minutes ago Tropical Storm Chantal, July 5th, 2025 (Photo: Baron Weather / WWAY) LELAND, NC (WWAY) — The third named storm of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Tropical Storm Chantal, developed off the southeast coast Saturday morning. Tropical storm warnings have been issued for Brunswick County coastal areas and coastal waters. As well as for Horry County and Georgetown County in South Carolina. Tropical storm conditions will be felt as early as Saturday evening…

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Dozens of water rescues as heavy rain floods parts of Central Texas

Dozens of water rescues as heavy rain floods parts of Central Texas

Heavy rain fell through the morning Saturday inundating Burnet County and parts of western Travis, Williamson counties. AUSTIN, Texas — First responders across Central Texas spent the early hours on Saturday scrambling to rescue dozens of people from rising floodwaters, primarily in Burnet County along with western Travis and Williamson counties. The heaviest rain fell near Bertram and Burnet, where a foot or more was measured in Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) rain gauges. Emergency…

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Dozens of water rescues as heavy rain floods part of Central Texas

Dozens of water rescues as heavy rain floods part of Central Texas

Heavy rain fell through the morning Saturday inundating Burnet County and parts of western Travis, Williamson counties. AUSTIN, Texas — First responders across Central Texas spent the early hours Saturday scrambling to rescue dozens of people from rising floodwater, primarily in Burnet County along with western Travis and Williamson counties. The heaviest rain fell near Bertram and Burnet, where a foot or more was measured in Lower Colorado River Authority rain gauges. The Emergency Management…

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