KERRVILLE, Texas – One year after catastrophic flooding devastated Central Texas, families across the state gathered Saturday to remember the more than 130 people who lost their lives, including 28 victims at Camp Mystic in Kerr County.
On July 4, 2025, torrential rainfall caused the Guadalupe River to rise approximately 36 feet, unleashing floodwaters that swept through communities across the Texas Hill Country. Kerr County was among the hardest-hit areas, accounting for the majority of the fatalities.
Among the dead were people of all ages from communities across Texas, from Midland to Beaumont. As Americans celebrated the nation’s 250th birthday Saturday, many Texas families instead marked the anniversary with remembrance and reflection.
At Camp Mystic, 28 people were killed when floodwaters inundated the summer camp. All but three of the victims were campers.
The body of one child, Cile Steward, has not been recovered.
In a statement released to mark the anniversary, Steward’s family said they do not know how they will face the day but know they will not face it alone. They also expressed gratitude to the volunteers who continue searching for their daughter’s remains.
The July 4 floods remain one of the deadliest natural disasters in recent Texas history, claiming more than 130 lives across Central Texas and leaving lasting impacts on families and communities throughout the state.
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