(WDNews) – Recovery crews in Texas are continuing to search through debris and floodwaters after catastrophic flash floods killed at least 90 people over the holiday weekend—including 8-year-old Sarah Marsh of Alabama.
On Monday, crews waded into swollen rivers and picked through the wreckage left behind, hoping to locate those still missing. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Sunday that at least 41 people remain unaccounted for across the state, and that number could grow.
Sarah, a student at Cherokee Bend Elementary in Mountain Brook, Ala., was attending Camp Mystic in Kerr County when the deadly flood struck. The camp confirmed it lost 27 campers and counselors during the disaster.
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama posted a statement on X expressing her grief:
“I’m absolutely heartbroken over the loss of Sarah Marsh. My prayers are with her family, classmates, and the Mountain Brook community as they navigate this unimaginable tragedy.”
In the aftermath, questions are being raised about emergency preparedness. Authorities say a key part of the ongoing response will include reviewing whether proper warnings were issued and why some summer camps didn’t evacuate or move to higher ground—especially in areas historically prone to flooding.
Flash flood watches remain in place across central Texas until 7 p.m. today, as more rain threatens already overwhelmed rivers and creeks.
