Texas Floods: Stories of Survival Amid Devastation and Desperate Searches
I want to talk to you today about the heartbreaking and heroic moments coming out of the catastrophic floods that have hit central Texas, especially around the Guadalupe River. Over the past few days, stories have poured in—some of unbelievable survival, others of families still searching for their loved ones. As of this weekend, at least 24 people have been confirmed dead, and many more remain unaccounted for.
One of the most gripping stories is that of a young woman who was swept 12 miles downriver by raging waters. She was eventually found clinging to a tree branch, waiting to be rescued. Imagine the strength and fear she must have experienced in that moment. She was finally pulled to safety, thanks to the relentless work of emergency crews.
Then there’s Erin Burgess from Kerr County. She woke up in the middle of the night as floodwaters started pouring into her home. Within 20 minutes, her house was being consumed by water. Erin, her 19-year-old son, and their dog floated away from their home and ended up in a tree, clinging on for dear life. Her boyfriend and the dog got separated but were later found. Erin says the only thing that saved her was holding onto her tall son—over 6 feet—through the ordeal.
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This isn’t just a story about water and weather; it’s about families torn apart. More than 200 people have been rescued so far, many by helicopter, but there are still dozens missing. And many of them are children. Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp along the river, is now at the center of a desperate search. Among those missing are young girls like Lainey Landry, Greta Toranzo, and Kellyanne Lytal.
Families like the Knetsches, the Moellers, and the Harbers have gone silent after the floodwaters took over their cabins and RVs in Kerrville and Hunt, Texas. Loved ones have taken to social media, pleading for any information. There are also heartbreaking cases like that of Tianna Mabey, who was last seen at dawn at the HTR campground—her daughter says her mother’s boyfriend was found clinging to a tree, but Tianna is still missing.
It’s impossible to overstate the scale of this tragedy. These aren’t just names—they are sons, daughters, parents, and friends. They were at home, at camp, or simply trying to reach higher ground. Some made it. Others are still being searched for. And through it all, rescue teams are pushing through incredibly dangerous conditions to bring as many people as possible to safety.
Texas is no stranger to extreme weather, especially in what locals call “flood alley,” but this event has been particularly brutal. Officials admit that parts of the region lacked an adequate flood warning system—something that could have made a life-saving difference.
Right now, communities across the state are coming together in support, holding onto hope, and sharing every possible detail to help locate those still missing. As rescue operations continue, we can only pray for more stories of survival and fewer of loss.
Please, if you’re in the area or have any information about the missing individuals, contact local authorities. And if you can, support the ongoing relief efforts. Texas needs all the help it can get.
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