The devastating floods that pounded areas of Texas -- including a Christian girls summer camp -- over the weekend recall a similar tragedy that occurred back in 1987.

Photos of Camp Mystic and other areas along the Guadalupe River shows the devastating aftermath of the Fourth of July floods in Texas.

More than 700 people were at the camp when the July Fourth floods hit Kerr County in Central Texas. KERRVILLE, Texas — At the all-girls Camp Mystic, along the Guadalupe River, five campers are still not accounted for in the aftermath of historic and deadly floods that have upended life in the Texas Hill Country.

Death toll rises to 121 as Camp Mystic cabins ‘found to be in extremely hazardous’ flood zone - Questions are swirling over whether officials could have done more to warn residents ahead of the floods

Officials comb through the banks of the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Hunt, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) This photo gallery, curated by AP photo editors, features photos of the aftermath of flooding in central Texas.

The truth is that religious leaders are dealing with the grief and pain, too. Coming together as a community gives Kershner a place to hold her faith and hope when she is having trouble, just as she holds it for the people in the pews when they are suffering, she said.

Authorities say at least 120 people have died in the raging floodwaters that hit Central Texas on July 4, and another 170 are known to be missing. The last living rescue was Friday.

Two 8-year-old Austin girls died in Kerr County flooding; community and school district support grieving families.

MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION: The catastrophic flooding struck on Friday, causing a surge of 20 to 26 feet on the Guadalupe River near Kerrville, causing widespread damage. President Donald Trump has signed a major disaster declaration for Kerr County, which is west of Austin.