At least 24 people died and around 25 girls remain missing after flash floods struck Texas on Independence Day. The Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in 45 minutes, causing severe damage, BBC reported.

A large-scale overnight rescue operations are ongoing with helicopters, drones, and over 400 personnel. So far, 237 people have been rescued. Governor Greg Abbott confirmed federal support, and US President Donald Trump called the event “shocking” and “terrible.”

Floodwaters hit Camp Mystic in Kerr County, where communication outages have hindered contact with campers. Officials stressed that missing persons may be out of reach due to telecom disruptions, not necessarily lost.

The Hill Country and Concho Valley regions have declared states of disaster. Local officials said there was no early warning for the flood, which surpassed previous disasters, including a deadly 1987 church camp flood. Authorities urged residents to avoid flooded roads and seek higher ground, according to BBC.

Meanwhile, in New Jersey, three people died due to storm-related incidents, including falling trees during severe thunderstorms.