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A video shows emergency crews pulling an infant safely from a car trapped in floodwaters in Texas, highlighting dangerous driving conditions during severe weather and prompting warnings to avoid floodwater.
A Beeville, Texas video shows first responders rescuing an infant from a car stuck in floodwaters after it entered a flooded low-water crossing during heavy rain; the infant was handed to a responder and shielded from rain, with no injuries reported as other occupants were evacuated. Officials warn floodwater is dangerous and note a flood warning for the Aransas River in Bee County.
Waymo is voluntarily recalling about 3,800 robotaxis using its fifth- and sixth-generation automated driving systems due to a software issue that could drive vehicles into flooded roads, following an empty Waymo car swept into a creek in San Antonio, Texas. The recall, disclosed to the NHTSA, will add software safeguards and temporary driving-area limits during extreme weather; Waymo has paused San Antonio rides and plans to resume once the fix is deployed. The company says it operates over 500,000 trips per week across multiple US cities.
A missing 59-year-old South African businessman, Gabriel Batista, who was swept into floodwaters, was found inside a crocodile that police shot and airlifted; a necropsy confirmed human remains inside (identified by Batista’s ring), and six other pairs of shoes recovered from the crocodile have raised concerns about additional victims and possible further crocodiles in the area.
Camp Mystic in Kerr County has withdrawn its license renewal and will not reopen for campers this summer after last year’s July 4 flood that killed 25 campers and two counselors. The decision follows a grueling Texas Legislature hearing, and comes amid ongoing investigations, lawsuits, and state safety reforms that require stronger emergency plans and evacuation measures. Regulators found deficiencies in the camp’s emergency plan, and the Texas Department of State Health Services and Rangers are examining care of children, while families demand accountability. Gov. Abbott expressed condolences as the camp, with a century-long history, pauses operations this year.
At a state House and Senate flood hearing, Camp Mystic director Edward Eastland apologized to families whose children died in last year’s flood, saying they tried their hardest and regretting not communicating sooner. Lawmakers heard harrowing accounts from grieving parents, assessed the camp’s preparedness and evacuation plans, and debated license renewal with the Texas Department of State Health Services, with some suggesting shutdown if deficiencies aren’t fixed. The testimony underscored the trauma for survivors and the political pressure surrounding Camp Mystic’s future.
Texas lawmakers heard from investigator Casey Garrett that Camp Mystic lacked adequate emergency training, evacuation plans, and safety equipment, contributing to the deaths during last summer's Guadalupe River flood; the testimony detailed chaotic evacuations and leadership failures by camp operator Dick Eastland, prompting calls for stricter safety rules and possible denial of the camp's operating license amid ongoing lawsuits and state investigations.
Texas health officials say Camp Mystic must address safety gaps—such as an emergency warning system, a floodplain map, and a fire evacuation plan—within 45 days to renew its operating license after July 2025 floods that killed campers, counselors, and the camp owner; the camp still plans to reopen May 30 at a separate site, while families of victims and lawsuits have questioned the decision and whether authorities did enough to enforce evacuation and safety requirements.
At a Texas court hearing, Camp Mystic director Edward Eastland testified he didn’t see official flood warnings the night of July 2–3, staff hadn’t held danger briefings, and evacuation came only after waters surged, contributing to the deaths of 27 campers and counselors at the camp; the broader Guadalupe River floods killed at least 136 people, and families are pursuing lawsuits as regulators review the camp’s license ahead of a planned reopening.
In a Texas courtroom, Camp Mystic director Edward Eastland cried as he recounted his attempts to evacuate 27 campers during last year’s historic flood that killed 27 people at the camp. Cecilia 'Cile' Steward’s family is suing to prevent reopening as state investigations and a license decision proceed. Eastland said he did not see official warnings, lacked a detailed evacuation plan, and cannot recall whether Cecilia was with him, insisting he did all he could. The case raises questions about safety, warnings, and evidence preservation as the camp seeks to reopen amid ongoing scrutiny.
Oahu remains under a flash flood warning with a flash flood emergency on the North Shore as a Kona-low storm system dumps heavy rain statewide. Authorities say Wahiawa Dam is at imminent risk of failure, prompting evacuations downstream in Waialua and Haleiwa and the opening of multiple shelters. The Hawaii National Guard, Coast Guard, and Army personnel are assisting with rescues and evacuations, and power outages have affected thousands in evacuation zones. Forecasters warn more heavy rain is possible, and a statewide flood watch and additional advisories extend through the weekend, with Maui also under flood advisories and Hawaii Island facing a winter-storm watch for the peaks.
Heavy overnight rainfall pushed the Wahiawa Reservoir on Oahu to critically high levels, prompting emergency officials to order evacuations near the dam as it neared imminent failure. Floodwaters have cut road access and the National Weather Service warned of widespread flooding, though water levels later receded somewhat and authorities continued monitoring.
A 120-year-old dam on Oahu is considered at risk of imminent failure as severe rains flood northern areas, prompting evacuation orders for more than 4,000 residents, activation of the Hawaii National Guard, and shelter evacuations, with no deaths reported so far.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick urged the Texas Department of State Health Services to withhold Camp Mystic’s summer license renewal until a legislative inquiry into the July 4 Guadalupe River flood deaths is finished, amid a federal lawsuit accusing state officials of failing to enforce evacuation rules; Camp Mystic plans to reopen on a separate Cypress Lake property, prompting criticism from families and lawmakers about safety and regulatory oversight.
A weekend storm drenched Southern California, prompting flood watches, wind advisories, and evacuation warnings in burn-scar areas. Additional rain is expected through Tuesday and Wednesday, with snow forecast for Mammoth and Lake Tahoe and potential minor tornadoes noted though not reported. By week’s end, forecasters expect 2–4 inches of rain in coastal/valley areas and 4–8 inches in the mountains, with warnings of hazardous travel and high surf, while conditions are expected to clear by Friday.