In 1987, sudden and intense rainfall caused the river to surge at an unprecedented rate in mid-July, leading to a tragedy that killed 10 campers at Pot O' Gold Christian Camp, a summer camp near Comfort, Texas. The campers drowned when their bus attempted to evacuate them and was overtaken by floodwater.

Search efforts continue for a fourth day with dozens dead and many still missing after flooding in central Texas.

Rescue operations are ongoing in Central Texas after flash flooding along the Guadalupe River left 27 dead and 10 girls and one counselor unaccounted for at Camp Mystic. Officials said at least 90 have died as catastrophic floods ravaged the Hill Country.