Officials in Kerr County, Texas, who was devastated by floods earlier this month, say that the number of people who are believed to be missing has fallen from almost 100 to three.
In a statement on Saturday, county officials cited “an extensive monitoring work between state and local agencies” who determined that many people initially reported as missing were verified to be alive and safe.
The waters of the flood left debris, including vehicles and equipment scattered in Louise Hays Park, on July 5, 2025, in Kerville, Texas.
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Earlier this week, Texas officials said that 97 people in the county were not yet into account after the mortal floods of July 4. At its peak, the number of people listed as missing was more than 160.
“We are deeply grateful to the more than 1,000 local, state and federal authorities who have worked tirelessly following the devastating flood that hit our community,” said Dalton Rice, administrator of the city of Kerville. “Thanks to their extraordinary efforts, the number of people who previously appears as missing has been reduced from more than 160 to three.”
In general, the death toll from the floods of July 4 throughout the state of Texas was more than 130 earlier this week.
Of these, 107 were in Kerr County, including 70 adults and 37 children.
