Camp Mystic director testifies he didn't see flood warnings before deadly Texas disaster

Camp Mystic director Edward Eastland testified that he did not see federal and state flood warnings issued before the July 2025 flood, and a court hearing is examining preservation of damaged camp areas as evidence in lawsuits by families.

The director of Camp Mystic, Edward Eastland, testified in court that he did not see federal and state flood warnings issued in the days before the July 2025 flood and that staff did not hold meetings about those alerts. The hearing is focused on preserving damaged areas of the camp as evidence in lawsuits brought by families of victims. The camp has appealed a judge's order to preserve those areas and is seeking a state license to reopen part of the campus that did not flood. State regulators and law enforcement have reported investigations and families have filed suits related to the incident. Key points: - Edward Eastland testified he did not see National Weather Service or state social media flood alerts issued before the storm and said staff relied on a local CodeRED alert system and phone weather apps. - The court is hearing testimony about preserving damaged camp grounds as evidence in lawsuits by families of victims; a judge ordered preservation and camp operators have appealed. - The hearing comes as Camp Mystic applies for a state license to reopen part of its campus that was not flooded. - State health regulators said they are investigating complaints against the camp and the Texas Rangers are reported to be assisting in related inquiries. Summary: Court testimony centered on what warnings camp staff received and how the camp responded before and during the July 2025 flood. The litigation includes preservation of physical evidence and appeals of court orders, and the matters are continuing in court while state investigations proceed.