Overview

• At least 119 people have died and more than 170 remain missing after flash floods along the Guadalupe River surged over 26 feet in under an hour on July 4.
• Hundreds of local, state and federal responders continue six-day search and recovery efforts using boats, helicopters, horses and dogs to scour debris for victims.
• Officials are investigating delayed CodeRED emergency alerts after an Ingram Volunteer Fire Department firefighter’s request for an urgent warning went unaddressed for over an hour.
• Several hundred residents held a vigil at Tivy Antler Stadium in Kerrville to remember the confirmed dead and offer support to families still awaiting news of loved ones.
• Governor Abbott has urged legislators to pass new flood-warning infrastructure and emergency communication measures during a special session scheduled to start July 21.