Texas Officials Say 'This Will Be a Rough Week' as Death Toll from Flooding Surpasses 100

Death Toll Rises to 104 in Texas Flooding; Camp Mystic Confirms Losses as Search Continues

Kerr County, TX – July 7, 2025 — As devastating floods continue to sweep through parts of Texas, officials confirmed Monday that the death toll has reached at least 104, with dozens more still missing. Recovery teams are working tirelessly as families wait for news of their loved ones.

Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha reported Monday morning that 75 bodies had been recovered across the state. By evening, that number had risen to 84, including 56 adults and 28 children. Identification efforts are ongoing, with authorities stating that 22 adults and 10 children have yet to be formally identified.

Among the most heart-wrenching updates came from Camp Mystic, a well-known Christian girls’ camp in the Texas Hill Country. Officials confirmed that 10 young campers and one counselor remain unaccounted for. The camp has been heavily impacted by the flooding, which struck during a peak summer session.

In a statement posted on its website, Camp Mystic said it is mourning the confirmed loss of 27 campers and counselors. “Our hearts are broken,” the statement reads. “We are holding on to faith and praying for all families affected by this unimaginable tragedy.”

Search and rescue efforts are continuing across the region, as emergency crews battle treacherous conditions and rising waters. State and federal officials are urging patience and support as they work to bring closure to grieving families.

Senator Ted Cruz addressed the crisis during a press conference, stating, “The pain and agony of not knowing your child’s whereabouts, it’s the worst thing imaginable.”

Authorities are asking anyone with information about missing persons to contact local emergency services immediately. Counseling and grief support services are being provided for survivors and affected families.

Texas Flood Disaster: Officials Brace Public for Difficult Week as Death Toll Climbs and Search Efforts Continue

Kerrville, TX – July 7, 2025 — As the confirmed death toll from the historic Texas flooding rises to at least 104, local and state officials are offering solemn updates, emotional appeals, and calls for unity amid mounting grief and public scrutiny.

During a press conference Monday morning, Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring acknowledged the heart-wrenching uncertainty faced by families still awaiting news of missing loved ones.

“I need to tell my community and those families who are waiting – this will be a rough week,” Herring said. Still, he emphasized that search efforts are ongoing and hopeful, noting that officials are committed to pressing on “every foot, every mile, every bend of the river.”