Texas floods death toll by county: Here's an updated count of victims in Kerr, Travis, Burnet and Kendall

At least 51 people, including several children, died after catastrophic floods hit southern and central Texas on Friday

Published on: Jul 6, 2025, 05:57:08 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Texas floods death toll: At least 51 people, including several children, died after catastrophic floods hit southern and central Texas on Friday. Authorities confirmed that 27 girls from Camp Mystic were still missing and are unaccounted for as rescuers continued a massive search operation on Saturday.

A Sheriff's deputy pauses while combing through the banks of the Guadalupe River near Camp Mystic after a flash flood swept through the area (AP)

Governor Greg Abbott said that officials will work relentlessly to rescue and recover victims. “We will find every one of them,” he said.

Here's a death toll breakdown county-wise

The flooding in Kerr County killed at least 43 people, including 15 children, authorities confirmed. Three died and 10 others were missing in Travis County and a fatality was confirmed in Kendall County. Two people died in Burnet County, as per the updated count. The numbers are expected to rise.

Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice said 43 bodies had been recovered so far. These include 28 adults and 15 children.

43 in Kerr County

4 in Travis County

3 in Burnet County

1 in Kendall County

Flood details and impacts

Guadalupe River (Kerr, Kendall): Rose 26–29 feet in 45 minutes on Friday, driven by 10–20 inches of rain. Kerrville saw 2,796 households lose power. Camp Mystic and other camps faced catastrophic damage, with debris, vehicles, and homes swept away.

San Gabriel River (Travis, Burnet): Crested at 29.7–30.9 feet in Georgetown, with 5–12 inches of rain causing evacuations in Leander, Liberty Hill, and Marble Falls. The Lower Colorado River Authority opened floodgates at Wirtz and Starcke Dams, raising downstream risks.

Over 850 people were rescued, including hundreds from camps, using 14 helicopters, 12 drones, and 400–500 personnel. The Texas National Guard, US Coast Guard, and Border Patrol assisted in the operation. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem arrived in Texas and pledged that the Trump administration would use all available resources.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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