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Central Texas Flood Death Toll Reaches 78 as 41 People Remain Missing

Federal disaster aid under President Trump’s declaration is bolstering Kerr County’s rescue operations.

Community members visit Louise Hays Park in Kerrville to look at the damage left behind by the deadly Fourth of July flood in Kerr County on July5, 2025.
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Men ride in an airboat on the Guadalupe River as they look for missing people in Hunt, Texas, on July 6, 2025, following severe flash flooding that occurred during the July 4 holiday weekend.

Overview

  • The Guadalupe River surged over 26 feet after unprecedented July Fourth rains, unleashing life-threatening flash floods across Kerr County and the Hill Country.
  • Authorities have confirmed 78 fatalities, including 28 children, and report 41 individuals unaccounted for in the aftermath of the flood surge.
  • Multi-agency teams from the Texas National Guard, Department of Public Safety, U.S. Coast Guard and volunteer groups have rescued over 850 people and continue grid searches around Camp Mystic and surrounding areas.
  • Governor Greg Abbott has issued flood watches and warned residents to prepare for additional storms on already saturated ground while urging outsiders to avoid “disaster tourism” that hinders rescue efforts.
  • Community support has poured in, with the Houston Texans donating $500,000 and public figures like Troy Aikman offering prayers and assistance to victims and families.