At least 89 dead, major disaster declared after catastrophic Texas flood Camp Mystic was one of many areas in central Texas that were struck by catastrophic flooding, with search and rescue operations still underway. A Major Disaster Declaration has been issued. Last week’s catastrophic flooding in Texas—the deadliest U.S. weather event of 2025—has claimed a growing number of lives, with search and rescue teams in a race against time before the next round of rain and thunderstorms.