First responders across Central Texas spent the early part of Saturday scrambling to rescue dozens of people from rising floodwaters, primarily in Burnet County along with western Travis and Williamson counties. A strong thunderstorm Seguin has been producing rates of rain at five inches an hour. Heavy rain is also hitting New Braunfels and San Marcos.
We now know that there are at least 27 dead from the catastrophic flooding in Central Texas. That number includes nine children.
Dozens are also missing from a Christian Camp. Reports say twelve of those girls are from the Houston area.
Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement on the severe flooding that has impacted communities in Texas along the Hill Country:
“Texas is providing all necessary resources to Kerrville, Ingram, Hunt and the entire Texas Hill Country dealing with these devastating floods,” said Governor Abbott. “The State of Texas today has mobilized additional resources in addition to the resources sent in preparation for the storms. I urge Texans to heed guidance from state and local officials and monitor local forecasts to avoid driving into flooded areas.”
Evacuations are also underway for flooding in Comal and Bandera Counties.
Meantime, President Trump says Texas will get whatever assistance it needs as it deal with this disaster.