Fate of dozens remains unknown in Texas flooding: 'Don't know how many were lost' John Bacon, USA TODAY July 15, 2025 at 8:45 PM Almost 100 people remain unaccounted for in the aftermath of flooding that devastated central Texas and killed more than 130 people, authorities say. Gov.
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John Bacon, USA TODAY July 15, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Almost 100 people remain unaccounted for in the aftermath of flooding that devastated central Texas and killed more than 130 people, authorities say.
Gov. Greg Abbot said 97 people were still listed as missing in the greater Kerrville area, down from the 160-plus just days ago. Some of those still sought may have been reported missing in error, he said.
Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said a large percentage of those unaccounted for were probably visiting the area. He said many tourists had come for the Independence Day weekend fireworks and concert. Historic flooding overwhelmed the banks of the Guadalupe River in the predawn hours of July 4.
"We don't know how many came, we don't know where they are, we don't know how many we lost," Kelly said. "We've heard accounts of trailer after trailer after trailer being swept into the river with families in the them. Can't find trailers."
Abbott, who visited some of the flood-devastated areas Monday, said state lawmakers would investigate the disaster preparedness and emergency response to the flooding at a special legislative session to convene later this month.
"We remain unrelenting in our 24/7 operation to save and protect lives," Abbott said in a social media post. "Texas is a community. We are Texas strong."
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Kerrville hosting outdoor movie night, seeks 'moments of togetherness
In Kerrville, the epicenter for the flooding, authorities and residents are determined to move forward. In the "spirit of unity and resilience," the city parks department said the weekly Movies in the Park will return July 18. Because of flooding issues, the event was moved to a baseball field, where the film will begin rolling at dusk.
"We believe that such moments of togetherness are vital for healing," the department said in a social media post. "We hope you will join us for a peaceful evening under the stars."
More heavy rain, flooding possible Tuesday
Torrential rains in recent days have hampered recovery efforts, and a flood watch remained in effect into Tuesday afternoon. An additional 1 to 6 inches of rain was possible, the National Weather Service said, before Texas Hill Country finally gets a break from the storms.
"The tropical moisture that has been streaming into central Texas will shift away from the region, bringing drier conditions to the center of the state," AccuWeather Meteorologist Alex Duffus said.
AccuWeather said the long-range forecast calls for wet weather to return by the end of the month. Recovery crews and residents should remain "weather-aware" as the risk of flash flooding remains.
Search crews will also be dealing with brutal heat: Temperatures will climb into the lower 90s across Texas Hill Country this week and could near 100 in some spots, Accuweather said.
How the flooding tragedy unfolded
Heavy rainfall, rocky terrain and the nearby Gulf climate combined to quickly turn the Guadalupe River into a destructive torrent across Kerr County and the Texas Hill Country. The swath of land – including Camp Mystic, where at least 27 children and counselors were killed – has earned the nickname "flash flood alley," and hundreds have died there over the years.
A series of weather events conspired to create tragedy. It began with moisture from Tropical Storm Barry that drifted over Texas in the first few days of July, said Bob Fogarty, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio office. There, it collided with an upper-level low pressure system, which parked it in place. Read more here.
See how the Texas floods unfolded: Why Camp Mystic was in a hazardous location
Brandon Myrtle stands in the Guadalupe River as he tries to clear debris after catastrophic floods in Center Point, Texas, on July 11, 2025.
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