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At least 1 summer camp evacuates, others monitoring as life-threatening floods strike the Hill Country
By Emily DeMotte | KERA, Dylan Duke | KERA at Texas Public Radio (TPR) - News
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
Camp La Jita, a Girl Scouts camp in Uvalde County, evacuated their camp earlier this week. Others say they are monitoring the weather and preparing to enact safety plans.
Key takeaway Others say they are monitoring the weather and preparing to enact safety plans.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The evacuation of Camp La Jita in Uvalde County due to life-threatening floods is a stark reminder of the Hill Country's vulnerability to severe weather events. As summer camps in the area continue to monitor the weather, the safety of campers and staff remains a top concern. San Antonio residents who send their children to these camps are likely on edge, waiting for updates on the status of the floods and the precautions being taken. The fact that other camps are preparing to enact safety plans suggests that the situation is being closely watched, and the potential for further evacuations cannot be ruled out. With the Hill Country's rugged terrain and propensity for flash flooding, it's crucial that camps and local authorities are proactive in their emergency planning to ensure the well-being of everyone involved.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: Texas Public Radio (TPR) - News ·
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What is this story about? Camp La Jita, a Girl Scouts camp in Uvalde County, evacuated their camp earlier this week. Others say they are monitoring the weather and preparing to enact safety plans.
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