Texas flooding updates: Over 130 dead as flash flood threat increases in Texas

Kerr County was hit the hardest, with at least 106 deaths.

ByEmily Shapiro, Jack Moore, Nadine El-Bawab, Ivan Pereira, and Kevin Shalvey

Last Updated: July 14, 2025, 12:47 AM EDT

Over 130 people are dead from the devastating flooding in the Texas Hill Country.

Kerr County was hit the hardest, with at least 106 deaths, including 36 children. President Donald Trump signed a disaster declaration for the county and the Federal Emergency Management Agency is on the ground there.

Search and rescue operations are ongoing.

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Here's how the news is developing.

Jul 07, 2025, 8:22 AM EDT

At least 27 Camp Mystic campers, counselors have died

Camp Mystic said at least 27 of its campers and counselors died in the devastating flooding.

"Our hearts are broken alongside our families that are enduring this unimaginable tragedy. We are praying for them constantly," the camp said in a statement.

People react as they inspect an area outside sleeping quarters at Camp Mystic along the banks of the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area, July 6, 2025, in Hunt, Texas.
Julio Cortez/AP

The camp said it’s in touch with the officials "who are tirelessly deploying extensive resources to search for our missing girls."

"We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support from community, first responders, and officials at every level," the camp added.

Jul 07, 2025, 6:04 AM EDT

Latest forecast: Flood watch in Hill Country areas until 7 p.m.

A flood watch is in effect through 7 p.m. on Monday for areas in the Texas Hill Country, including Kerr County, Burnet, Austin and San Antonio.

An ABC News graphic shows flood watches in Texas on Monday, July 7, 2025.
ABC News

Storms are forecast to be isolated and some areas will likely see nothing, while others may see heavy rain in short periods.

Locally, 2 to 4 inches of rain are possible, with the National Weather Service saying up to 10 inches are possible in the most extreme cases. Near-term models are not indicating a repeat of rains that led to the July 4 or July 5 deadly floods.

More rain is possible on Wednesday, with the rest of the week remaining dry for Hill Country.

-ABC News' Kenton Gewecke

Jul 06, 2025, 11:19 PM EDT

Death toll in Texas flooding rises to at least 80

At least 80 people have died in Texas as a result of the catastrophic flooding in the state. The death toll continues to rise as officials in affected areas conduct search and rescue operations.

By far the greatest number of fatalities occurred in Kerr County, where at least 68 people are believed to be dead, according to officials.

Officials comb through the banks of the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area, July 5, 2025, in Hunt, Texas.
Julio Cortez/AP

Deaths were also reported in Travis County, Williamson County, Burnet County and Tom Green County.

-ABC News' Darren Reynolds

Jul 06, 2025, 10:06 PM EDT

Additional rainfall, search and rescue operations continue in Kerr County: Sheriff

Officials in Kerr County, Texas, said in an update on Sunday that search and rescue operations are continuing as additional rain impacts already flood-hit areas.

"There was additional rain in the upper Guadalupe basin this afternoon, leading to a rise in Johnson Creek," the Kerr County Sheriff's Office wrote in a post on Facebook.