July 7, 2025
The last few days have been heartbreakingly devastating, as flash flooding on July 4th took the lives of over 80 people, including children, in the Texas Hill Country. On Sunday, July 6th, Tropical Storm Chantal made landfall at Myrtle Beach, dragging heavy rains and flash flooding across northeastern South Carolina, central North Carolina, and south central Virginia into Monday.
What We Know So Far
Dozens killed: In Texas, at least 90 people across 6 counties have lost their lives, including 48 adults and 27 children in Kerr County. Camp Mystic, the girls' camp at the center of the flash flooding, is mourning the loss of 27 campers and counselors.
Potential for more flash flooding: Flood watches remain in effect across central Texas until 7 pm local time, as slow-moving and scattered thunderstorms continue across the area.
Flooding could hit Mid-Atlantic: Flood watches are also in place from eastern Virginia through northern New Jersey, including Baltimore and Philadelphia, as Tropical Depression Chantal moves into the Mid-Atlantic today.
Devastating Floods Across the South: Lives Lost, Communities in Crisis
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Updated: July 7, 2025 by admin
July 7, 2025
The last few days have been heartbreakingly devastating, as flash flooding on July 4th took the lives of over 80 people, including children, in the Texas Hill Country. On Sunday, July 6th, Tropical Storm Chantal made landfall at Myrtle Beach, dragging heavy rains and flash flooding across northeastern South Carolina, central North Carolina, and south central Virginia into Monday.
What We Know So Far
Dozens killed: In Texas, at least 90 people across 6 counties have lost their lives, including 48 adults and 27 children in Kerr County. Camp Mystic, the girls' camp at the center of the flash flooding, is mourning the loss of 27 campers and counselors.
Potential for more flash flooding: Flood watches remain in effect across central Texas until 7 pm local time, as slow-moving and scattered thunderstorms continue across the area.
Flooding could hit Mid-Atlantic: Flood watches are also in place from eastern Virginia through northern New Jersey, including Baltimore and Philadelphia, as Tropical Depression Chantal moves into the Mid-Atlantic today.
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