The death toll from the flooding disaster in Texas has risen to 111.

09.07.2025 09:12

The death toll from the severe flooding disaster in Texas, USA, has risen to at least 111. In Kerr County, where the disaster was felt most acutely, the number of missing has exceeded 170. While search and rescue operations continue, local authorities indicate that the number of missing persons may be higher than previously reported.

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The toll from the flood disaster caused by heavy rains in Texas last week is worsening. According to the latest updates from officials, the number of people who lost their lives in the flood has risen to 111, while at least 172 individuals are still unaccounted for.

It has been reported that the campgrounds in Kerr County and surrounding areas are largely submerged, and it was noted that there is difficulty in reaching a precise number due to many campers being unregistered. Two senior government officials warned that the number of missing persons could be much higher than what has been publicly announced.

THE NUMBER OF MISSING HAS EXCEEDED 170

Williamson County spokesperson Connie Odom announced on Tuesday evening that the third death in the district has been confirmed. Odom stated, "We sent the update when the missing person was found. There are currently three deaths." Texas Governor Greg Abbott shared important details about the disaster during a press conference. Noting that the number of missing persons in Kerr County has exceeded 170, Abbott expressed that the state was prepared before the storm, but the event was of an unexpected magnitude.

30 FEET HIGH WALL OF WATER

Abbott, stating, "As officials, we had directed our resources to the field days in advance against the possibility of a serious flood disaster. However, no one could have predicted that we would face a wall of water 30 feet high," noted that emergency plans were activated two days before the event and that response teams were put on alert.

HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE EVACUATED

In operations conducted in coordination with FEMA, the Coast Guard, and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), hundreds of people have been evacuated so far. Thermal drones and underwater robots are being used to reach children and family members who are missing, especially in campgrounds. There are concerns about discovering new bodies under the debris of vehicles, trailers, and collapsed structures as floodwaters recede in some areas.

TRUMP: OUR FEDERAL RESOURCES ARE FULLY ON THE GROUND

U.S. President Donald Trump also gave significant attention to the disaster in Texas during a cabinet meeting at the White House. Trump stated, "I saw parents pulling their children out of the mud and the debris of the cabins. Our rescue teams have done a great job. Our federal resources are fully on the ground," and added, "We are in constant contact with Governor Abbott. The aid process will continue."

Officials warned that the number of missing persons could increase in the coming days, and it was reported that additional rescue teams have been dispatched to the area. Disruptions in transportation due to heavy rainfall are also affecting the speed of operations. The flood disaster, recorded as the largest natural disaster in Texas in the summer of 2025, is also considered one of the events that has led to the highest loss of life in the state in the last 50 years.