Number Of Missing In Texas Flood Drops From Nearly 100 to 3
on Jul 20, 2025
In a new update from officials, the number of missing people after floods devastated Kerr County in Texas has dropped dramatically.
On July 4, catastrophic flash flooding ripped through parts of Texas’ Hill Country, leaving at least 135 dead. Among those dead were 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic, a private Christian summer camp located along the Guadalupe River.
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Extreme rainfall caused the river to rise more than 26 feet in roughly 45 minutes, tearing through the terrain and destroying residences, vehicles, vacation homes, and camp cabins, many of which were occupied.
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For more than two weeks, authorities and volunteers have frantically searched for victims buried in the rubble. Earlier this week, it was announced that the number of missing had decreased from 160 to 100.
Late Saturday, the city of Kerrville, Texas, the county seat of hard-hit Kerr County, announced that there were now only 3 victims unaccounted for.
“Through extensive follow-up work among state and local agencies, many individuals who were initially reported as missing have been verified as safe and removed from the list,” the statement posted to social media read.
Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice credited the more than 1,000 authorities who worked to recover victims. “We are profoundly grateful to the more than 1,000 local, state, and federal authorities who have worked tirelessly in the wake of the devastating flood that struck our community. Thanks to their extraordinary efforts, the number of individuals previously listed as missing has dropped from over 160 to three.”
The statement concluded by saying that recovery operations will continue in hopes of reuniting the remaining three victims with their families.
The tragic Guadalupe River flood drew nationwide attention and support.
Among those who have stepped up to support those affected by the flood are country stars and Texas natives Miranda Lambert and George Strait.
George Strait announced the Strait To The Heart benefit concert that will be held Sunday, July 27. The “intimate dinner & concert” featuring his Ace in the Hole Band, Riley Green, Jamey Johnson, and more sold out in just a few days.
Miranda Lambert teamed up with fellow Texas Parker McCollum for a concert called Band Together Texas. The show, scheduled for August 17, will also feature performances from Kelly Clarkson, Cody Johnson, Ronnie Dunn and more. Matthew McConaughey, Dennis Quaid, Roger Clemens, and Chris Harrison are also scheduled to appear.
