Overview

• Confirmed death toll stands at 120 with more than 160 people still missing six days after the July 4 flash flood that overwhelmed the Guadalupe River.
• Search teams from at least a dozen states are using boats, helicopters, horses and search dogs to comb debris-strewn banks but no live rescues have been reported since July 4.
• Audio from a firefighter’s 4:22 a.m. dispatch request shows local approval for a CodeRED alert was delayed by 90 minutes, fueling criticism of Kerr County’s outdated alert protocols.
• Local law enforcement, including Kerrville officers and Hunt Volunteer Fire Department crews, have shifted from emergency rescues to a thorough after-action review of early response failures.
• Governor Abbott has urged legislators to allocate funds for enhanced emergency communication networks alongside flood warning sirens.