Hunt, Texas: The Texas floods death toll has climbed to at least 78, with authorities warning that the number may rise as search and rescue efforts continue in central Texas.
Sheriff Larry Leitha of Kerr County has confirmed that his county alone accounts for 68 fatalities, including 28 children, after the devastating flooding hit the Texas Hill Country area.
Governor Greg Abbott stated that an additional 10 deaths have been reported in other counties, bringing the total to 78 statewide, while at least 41 people remain missing. Abbott noted that he personally toured the hardest-hit areas and pledged all possible support to locate the missing.
Provided an update today on Texas’ ongoing response to severe flooding.
The next 2 days could pose public safety threats due to heavy rain.
It’s crucial that Texans remain vigilant.
We continue our 24/7 search & rescue operation until every missing person is found. pic.twitter.com/yPdv5Izh9s
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) July 6, 2025
A significant part of the tragedy unfolded at Camp Mystic, a Christian girls summer camp near the Guadalupe River, where 10 campers and one counselor are still unaccounted for. Heavy rainfall on the US Independence Day holiday has caused the Guadalupe River to break its banks, flooding communities about 85 miles northwest of San Antonio.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief, Nim Kidd, has confirmed fatalities in Burnet, Tom Green, Travis, and Williamson counties. Over 850 people have been rescued so far, many found clinging to trees and rooftops.
Officials have raised concerns about additional flooding as fresh rain falls on already saturated ground. Kidd estimated that unconfirmed reports suggest another wave of water could surge down parts of the Guadalupe Rivershed, forcing fresh evacuations of both residents and volunteers.
President Donald Trump has sent condolences to affected families and announced that the President is likely to visit the area. Trump’s administration has issued a major disaster declaration, activating the Federal Emergency Management Agency to support local first responders. US Coast Guard helicopters and aircraft have joined ground crews in the massive search operations.
“It’s a horrible thing that took place, absolutely horrible. So we say, God bless all of the people that have gone through so much, and God bless, God bless the state of Texas,” Trump added.
Texas Department of Public Safety Director Freeman Martin emphasized that the death toll is expected to rise further as teams continue to reach isolated communities and debris-filled waterways. Volunteers and emergency workers have been urged to stay alert for changing river conditions as the region faces more rainfall in the coming days.
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