Camp Mystic Director Testifies on Missed Flood Warnings Leading to Tragic Loss
The director of Camp Mystic, Edward Eastland, testified in court regarding the tragic flood that claimed the lives of 27 campers and counselors in 2025. Eastland admitted that he did not see the official flood warnings issued by the National Weather Service the day before the storm hit. The camp, located along the Guadalupe River, was caught off guard as floodwaters rose to historic levels, trapping children and counselors in their cabins. Eastland acknowledged that the camp lacked a detailed flood evacuation plan and that more lives could have been saved if quicker decisions had been made. The hearing is part of a legal battle between the camp owners and the victims' families, who have filed multiple lawsuits. The camp plans to reopen soon, having applied to renew its license to operate in an elevated area that did not flood. 
