Gov. Abbott: 161 Still Missing After Central Texas Flooding

At a Tuesday afternoon news conference, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that 161 individuals are still unaccounted for following catastrophic flooding that swept across Central Texas during the Independence Day weekend.

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Jul 9, 2025

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Jul 9, 2025

Gov. Abbott: 161 Still Missing After Central Texas Flooding

The tragic aftermath of the July 4 flash floods in Central Texas has resulted in a rising death toll, now reaching 105, including 28 children among those lost. Kerr County, which hosts Camp Mystic, experienced the most severe impact, with 10 campers and a counselor still unaccounted for. Rescue and recovery operations are ongoing, led by state and local officials.

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At least 81 people died in floods in the Texas Hill Country, and many more are still missing. Among them were Camp Mystic kids. Search and rescue efforts are still going on, even though experts are warning of huge damage.

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