AUSTIN (KXAN) — At least 135 people have been killed in catastrophic flash flooding across Texas, while three others remain missing.
Deaths have been confirmed in five counties, with the majority in Kerr County. Several victims were carried downstream into neighboring Kendall County, but officials said no residents of that county were among those missing or killed.
Kerr County: 117 dead, 2 missing
At least 117 people, including 37 children, were killed in flash flooding that hit Kerr County. Nine of the victims were carried downstream into Kendall County. Two others remain missing at this time.
In a July 29 press conference, Kendall County Judge Shane Stolarczyk said no residents of Kendall County had been reported as missing, but that nine victims from “upstream communities” in Kerr County had been recovered there. Stolarczyk also said there is no indication that the two missing people are located within Kendall County.
The Kerr County Flood Disaster Joint Information Center said many people who were initially reported as missing had been verified as safe “through extensive follow-up work among state and local agencies.”
Travis County: 9 dead
Nine deaths were confirmed in Travis County after what County Judge Andy Brown called “an extremely deadly and destructive flood event.” Another person went missing in neighboring Burnet County and was found in Travis County.
In a July 25 update, county officials said everyone who had been on the list of missing people was either found alive or positively identified as deceased.
Burnet County: 5 dead, 1 missing
Five people were killed in flooding in Burnet County, one of whom was carried downstream into Travis County. One person — Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department Chief Michael Phillips — remains missing.
Williamson County: 3 dead
Three people were killed in flash flooding in Williamson County. Sheriff Matt Lindemann said one of the victims was found trapped under a partially-submerged vehicle near County Road 284.
Tom Green County: 1 dead
Officials in Tom Green County confirmed a 62-year-old woman was killed in the flooding. She was found in her vehicle after previously being reported missing, according to the City of San Angelo.