Texas camp buildings were removed from map showing flood risks, US media reports
Published: 7/13/2025

Camp Mystic buildings removed from official flood risk maps by FEMA were hit by floodwaters, causing 27 children to die. The camp successfully challenged its high-risk designation despite being in a flood-prone area by the Guadalupe River. Questions have been raised about warnings and evacuations before the deadly flood, as experts cite timing and building locations as contributing factors to the tragedy.