A new round of flash floods tore through Central Texas, triggering dozens of rescues after at least 131 people had been killed by the July 4 flash floods.
Emergency crews resumed some recovery efforts Sunday afternoon after heavy rain brought renewed flood threats to Kerr County, temporarily halting operations in a region still reeling from the floods when the Guadalupe River burst its banks. At least 101 people are still missing as of Thursday, Governor Greg Abbott said.
Abbott said Sunday that rescue operations were underway in San Saba – where more than nine inches of rain fell – as well as in Lampasas and Schleicher counties. Evacuations were ongoing across Central Texas, with authorities closely monitoring rising waters in Kerrville.
Later Sunday, Abbott wrote on X that “dozens” of people had been rescued in the Lampasas area, after the Lampasas River surged by 23ft in under four hours.
“Life-threatening” flash flooding began Monday morning in a vulnerable stretch of the Hill Country, as heavy rain and thunderstorms swept across Kerr, Bandera, Real, and Uvalde counties, the National Weather Service said.
It comes after Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s response to the deadly floods, asserting that her department acted swiftly and received commendation from state officials.
At least 101 people still missing
At least 101 people are still missing in central Texas, Governor Greg Abbott said on Monday.
Ninety-seven people are missing in and around Kerr County, Governor Greg Abbott said. Three people are also missing in Travis County, and one person is missing in Williamson County, the governor said.
At least 131 people were killed by the floods in the region.
Katie Hawkinson14 July 2025 21:45
Death toll at 131, governor says
The deadly floods in central Texas have killed 131 people, Governor Greg Abbott said Monday.
Katie Hawkinson14 July 2025 21:35
Kerrville city councilmember requests security
A Kerrville city council member has requested that additional security be provided for local officials as they receive threats following the July 4 floods in Kerr County.
“We’re not only dealing with all the aftermath from this tragic event, but now we have to worry about threats that are coming to staff,” Brenda Hughes said at a city council meeting Monday. “I want it on the record that I would like additional security here and I’m not leaving here until we get it.”
Monday’s meeting marked the first since the floods.
Katie Hawkinson14 July 2025 21:30
Texas recovery efforts could take six months, sheriff says
Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said crews could continue search and recovery efforts for up to six months following the deadly floods on Independence Day.
“I think we’ll still go strong for another month or two, up to maybe six months winding down,” Leitha said.
More than 2,000 people are helping the search efforts.
Crews paused on Sunday as the Guadalupe River continued to rise due to heavy rain.
“Emergency management it’s a process, and you do it one step at a time and you work through it one step at a time,” Leitha added.
Katie Hawkinson14 July 2025 20:00
Armies of Texas volunteers dig out, clean up, after fatal floods
It began with a stranger asking “Do you need help?”
“Yes,” Paul Welch told the man in a pickup truck, “I desperately need some help.”
A day later, dozens of people pulled up outside the modest cabin where Welch and his partner lived overlooking the Guadalupe River until Texas’ July 4 floods.
Associated Press14 July 2025 18:30
In pictures: Memorial wall honors Texas flood victims as death toll rises past 130
Katie Hawkinson14 July 2025 17:00
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Heavy rains, flooding in Uvalde County
The National Weather Service has warned that heavy rains are expected throughout the Rio Grande and southern Edwards Plateau areas.
“This is a dangerous situation,” the agency said. “Flooding likely. Stay away from flooded areas.”
Four to six inches of rain per hour are expected throughout the southern Texas region
The Frio River in Uvalde County — about 90 minutes southwest of Kerrville — is also set to reach the “major flood stage.”
“Seek higher ground along the river,” the agency said.
Katie Hawkinson14 July 2025 14:20
Camp Mystic issues new statement mourning the loss of campers and staff
Camp Mystic issued a statement over the weekend mourning the loss of at least 27 campers and staff who died in the devastating flash floods.
“We want to take time as we continue to grieve the loss of our precious girls, to thank all of our counselors that embodied the Mystic Spirit and put their campers first as they guided them to safety,” the statement said.
“There are many counselors and others that we claim as heroes that night and we will be forever grateful.”
James Liddell14 July 2025 13:41
‘Broken but unbowed’: Abbott praises Texans’ resilience
Texas Governor Greg Abbott commended Texans for their resilience in the aftermath of the catastrophic July 4 floods that swept through the Hill Country.
“Broken but unbowed,” the governor said, echoing the title of his 2016 memoir. We remain proud Americans. Thanks to people across the country for your outpouring of support.”
James Liddell14 July 2025 13:11
