Federal authorities removed Camp Mystic from high-risk flood zones, despite a 2021 flood that killed 27 people.

Federal authorities removed dozens of Camp Mystic's buildings from the 100-year flood map through repeated appeals, reducing oversight as the camp expanded in a flood-prone area. Located in Texas along the Guadalupe River, Camp Mystic experienced a devastating flood in 2021 that killed at least 27 campers and staff. FEMA's flood insurance map underestimates risks, according to data analysis, which shows most of the camp was at high risk during a severe flood event.