AUSTIN (KXAN) — Town of Kerrville and Kerr County offered one other replace following the deadly flash flooding that moved by way of the realm Friday.
As of 8:55 a.m. Saturday, officers stated 27 individuals have been discovered lifeless. Of these, 18 have been adults and 9 have been youngsters. Six adults stay unidentified, in addition to one baby.
Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring, Jr. stated a fund has been arrange by the Community Foundation of Texas Hill Country.
“Individuals must know immediately shall be a tough day…it is going to be a tough day,” Herring stated.
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Rescue groups proceed working to seek out these lacking after flooding (Kerrville Police Division picture) -
Searches proceed alongside the Guadalupe River in Kerrville on July 5, 2025 (KXAN picture/Frank Martinez) -
Searches proceed alongside the Guadalupe River in Kerrville on July 5, 2025 (KXAN picture/Frank Martinez) -
Searches proceed alongside the Guadalupe River in Kerrville on July 5, 2025 (KXAN picture/Frank Martinez) -
Rescue groups proceed working to seek out these lacking after flooding (Kerrville Police Division picture) -
Rescue groups proceed working to seek out these lacking after flooding (Kerrville Police Division picture) -
Harm in Kerrville on July 5, 2025, following a flash flood occasion on Independence Day (KXAN picture/Tom Miller) -
Harm in Kerrville on July 5, 2025, following a flash flood occasion on Independence Day (KXAN picture/Tom Miller) -
Harm in Kerrville on July 5, 2025, following a flash flood occasion on Independence Day (KXAN picture/Tom Miller) -
Harm in Kerrville on July 5, 2025, following a flash flood occasion on Independence Day (KXAN picture/Tom Miller) -
Harm in Kerrville on July 5, 2025, following a flash flood occasion on Independence Day (KXAN picture/Tom Miller) -
Harm in Kerrville on July 5, 2025, following a flash flood occasion on Independence Day (KXAN picture/Tom Miller) -
Harm in Kerrville on July 5, 2025, following a flash flood occasion on Independence Day (KXAN picture/Tom Miller)
Kerrville Metropolis Supervisor Dalton Rice stated water started to recede Saturday morning, and there have been now a whole bunch of state, federal and native assets supporting the group.
Search and rescue operations will proceed till all persons are accounted for, based on officers. The Kerr County Sheriff’s Workplace stated that up to now, greater than 850 individuals have been evaluated and are unhurt.
On Friday night, Governor Abbott introduced not less than 24 confirmed fatalities during a press event. Previous to the announcement, Performing Governor Dan Patrick stated roughly 20 youngsters have been additionally unaccounted for from a camp within the space.
U.S. Home Consultant Chip Roy stated throughout a information convention Saturday, lives have been misplaced saving individuals, together with camp administrators.
On Saturday morning, the Kerrville Police Division stated rescue teams worked throughout the night and would proceed till everyone seems to be discovered.
“A whole lot of first responders are right here with assets from all through the state to assist us,” KPD stated. “Our ideas stay with those that are unaccounted for and their family members. They’re our focus and can stay so.”