Wednesday, November 12, 2025 -The families of several young girls and counselors who perished in the July 4 flash flood at Camp Mystic in Kerr County, Texas, have filed lawsuits accusing the camp and its owners of gross negligence.
The suits allege that the camp knowingly housed campers in cabins in a flood‑prone area of the Guadalupe River valley, ignored prior warning signs, and delayed evacuation even after life‑threatening conditions had been declared.
According to the legal filings, cabins such as the “Bubble Inn” and “Twins” units remained occupied while other campers were moved to higher ground despite flood risks.
The lawsuits claim the camp prioritized equipment and property protection over the immediate safety of the children and staff — with one complaint stating the camp directed groundskeepers to move gear while girls remained in rising water. The plaintiffs are seeking more than $1 million in damages and are pushing for a jury trial.
Camp Mystic’s legal team has responded that the flood event was “unprecedented” and that no warning system in the region could have predicted the speed or scale of the water surge.
They deny several accusations and intend to contest the assertions in court. Meanwhile, the lawsuit has brought heightened attention to camp and flood‑zone safety in Texas and has spurred calls for legislation to prevent similar tragedies.
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