On Tuesday, a sign that reads “Jesus Wept” was propped up on debris by the riverbank next to the camp.

Items lie scattered inside a cabin at Camp Mystic after deadly flooding in Kerr County, Texas, U.S., July 5, 2025. REUTERS/Sergio Flores A drone view shows the Guadalupe River and damage from flooding near Camp Mystic in Hunt,

"Camp Mystic is grieving the loss of 27 campers and counselors following the catastrophic flooding on the Guadalupe River," the camp said in a statement.

People gathered on Sunday along the roadsides and churches across Kerrville to mourn the loss of lives and pray for the ones still missing from the floods.

Greg Abbott on Tuesday afternoon. “We will not stop until every missing person is accounted for,” said Abbott, who toured the areas impacted by the flooding Tuesday. Abbott added Tuesday that five children from Camp Mystic and a counselor were among the missing.

Heavy rain poured over parts of central Texas, dumping more than a month's worth of rain for places like San Angelo.