At least 20 children at Texas summer camp missing after flash flooding

Disaster Overview - Central Texas experienced devastating flash flooding, with at least 20 children missing from a summer camp [1] - Local authorities reported at least 13 fatalities due to the floodwaters [2] - The National Weather Service indicated the river rose from 7 feet to over 29 feet within 4 hours [2] Meteorological Analysis - The flooding was attributed to unusual thunderstorm activity in hilly terrain during the night [3] - Heavy rainfall, with the highest total exceeding 17 inches in 24 hours, concentrated in the Texas hill country [4] - One location near St Angelo recorded 14 inches of rainfall, with a widespread area receiving up to 7 inches [5] River Crest and Impact - The Guadalupe River crested in Kurville around 9:00 a m and in Comfort around 10:00 a m [5] - In Comfort, Texas, the river rose 29 feet in 1 hour, equating to 1 foot every 2 minutes [7] - The river's rapid rise included debris, contributing to the devastation [8] Future Forecast and Mitigation - The flood crest is moving towards Canyon Lake, which has a dam and is currently 30 feet below capacity, expected to absorb the water [6] - While another heavy rain is expected, it is not expected to repeat the same level of flooding [10] - Search and rescue operations are ongoing, complicated by the need to rescue people from trees [11]