Historic flash floods swept across central Texas and left at least 81 dead. Authorities are searching for those still missing, including 10 children and a counselor from Camp Mystic, a Christian girls' camp at the edge of the Guadalupe River. USA TODAY readers have lots of questions about the flooding, as well as the recovery efforts.

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.

At least 81 people, including more than two dozen children, died in the torrential downpour. Dozens more were still missing three days later.