Texas river flood leaves at least 6 dead as emergency crews race to find others missing; camp evacuated
The National Guard was deployed in Texas on Friday after a devastating river flood killed at least half a dozen people and swept away children at a local Christian camp.
Heavy rain on Friday morning caused the Guadalupe River to reach nearly 30 feet, surging 20 feet in only an hour.
At least six people have been reported dead, according to FOX affiliate KABB.
Two young girls attending Camp Mystic remain missing, and other campers are being evacuated via helicopter, KSAT 12 reported.
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Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr. issued a disaster declaration amid emergency evacuations.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement on X the state is surging all available resources to respond to the devastating flooding in Kerr County.
"That includes water rescue teams, sheltering centers, the National Guard, the Texas Department of Public Safety," Abbott wrote. "The immediate priority is saving lives."
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, posted on X asking for prayers.
"Please pray right now for everyone in the Hill Country, especially Camp Mystic," Cruz wrote on X. "Today, I’ve spoken with Gov Abbott, Lt. Gov Patrick, the head of TDEM & President Trump. Multiple helicopters are performing search & rescue. President [Donald] Trump committed ANYTHING Texas needs."
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The Kerrville Public Utility Board outage map showed nearly 3,000 people were without power, as of 3 p.m. eastern time.
Local funeral homes told Fox News Digital they are completely overwhelmed.
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A local Walmart is being used as a temporary reunification center and shelters have been activated, according to the City of Kerrville Police Department.
The Red Cross is assisting, according to the Kerr County Sheriff's Office.
Kerr County spokesperson and county Judge Rob Kelley and the Kerr County Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.