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Texts among Kerr County officials show confusion about missing campers during July 4 floods

Hundreds of newly released messages add more detail to the devastating timeline of the deadly floods.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 14

Top two Kerr County emergency officials say they were asleep as July 4 floods struck

Their statements to state legislators marked the first time county officials have spoken publicly about what they were doing the morning of the disaster that killed more than 100 people in the county.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 31, 2025

Officials say at least 100 people still missing after July Fourth floods; recovery efforts could take months

At least 132 people have died. State and local leaders say getting an exact figure of the missing is difficult because so many people were visiting the Guadalupe River on the holiday weekend.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 14, 2025

Death toll from Texas floods rises to 82, dozens still missing

At least 41 people still missing as officials face questions about why warnings did not reach hard-hit Kerr County.

Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2025

Search for missing Texas children continues as toll from floods rises to 67

Authorities in US state face questions about whether they issued proper warnings before rain-fuelled flooding.

Al Jazeera · Jul 5, 2025

Photos of flooded Texas Hill Country, a region dotted with century-old summer camps

Months worth of heavy rain fell in a matter of hours on Texas Hill Country, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said.

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2025