Timelapse Captures Texas Flood Horror Unfolding in Minutes as Search for Missing Children Grows More Urgent
A chilling timelapse video now making the rounds on social media lays bare the terrifying speed and force of the flash floods that devastated parts of Texas over the July 4th weekend. In mere minutes, calm streets were transformed into raging rivers—leaving families shattered and rescuers racing against time.
The disaster, which struck Kerr County and the surrounding Guadalupe River area, has now claimed at least 51 lives, including 15 children, according to NBC News. As of Sunday evening, more than 20 children remain missing, many of them campers swept away during the chaos.
A Seven-Minute Nightmare
The viral footage shows what begins as an ordinary road scene. But within seven harrowing minutes, a wall of water barrels through, swallowing the pavement and everything on it. The speed is staggering—and horrifying.
“That is scary! No wonder people couldn’t evacuate in time,” one user commented.
“That’s becoming way too familiar of a scene. What’s going on?” another asked, echoing national concern over extreme weather events.
Camp Mystic: Ground Zero for Tragedy
One of the worst-hit sites was Camp Mystic, a beloved summer retreat for girls near Kerrville. More than 750 children were attending when the flash floods surged in. Many were asleep in their cabins or just beginning their morning activities.
Authorities say at least 20 girls remain unaccounted for. Some may be safe but unreachable due to downed power lines and widespread outages in cell and internet service.
In a heartbreaking update, the mother of 9-year-old Janie Hunt confirmed to CNN that her daughter died in the flooding. “She loved camp,” her mother said through tears. “She was so excited to be there. I can’t believe she’s gone.”
Rescue Efforts: Racing Against the Clock
Search and rescue teams have been working non-stop, deploying helicopters, boats, and K9 units across the flood zone. The Kerrville Police Department posted a public promise:
“We will continue until we find all our citizens. Our thoughts remain with those who are unaccounted for and their loved ones.”
The storm dumped a month’s worth of rain in just a few hours, causing the Guadalupe River to swell to a peak of 26 feet, sweeping away cars, homes, and holiday cabins.
Statewide Emergency Declared
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has declared a state of emergency in several counties and has appealed to the federal government for immediate aid. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service warns that additional rainfall could worsen conditions in the coming days.
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick urged calm but acknowledged the scale of the disaster. “Some children may be safe but cut off,” he said. “We are doing everything we can to reconnect families.”
As exhausted rescue crews press on, families wait with aching hearts—hoping for a miracle, dreading the worst.