Texas Flash Flood Tragedy Deepens: 161 Missing, 109 Confirmed Dead

The full scale of Texas’ catastrophic flash flooding is growing more heartbreaking by the day. On Tuesday, Governor Greg Abbott announced that the number of

missing has surged to 161—up from 40 the previous day—while the confirmed death toll now stands at 109, surpassing the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey.

“We will not stop until every missing person is accounted for,” Abbott said during a press briefing after surveying flood damage by helicopter.

He explained that the updated figures include individuals reported missing by family, neighbors, and friends—and warned that the numbers may still rise.

Kerr County and Camp Mystic Devastated

Kerr County has been hardest hit, with 87 deaths confirmed. Among the victims are 27 girls from Camp Mystic, a historic Christian summer camp.

Five campers remain unaccounted for after the Guadalupe River unexpectedly surged over 30 feet on July 4, overwhelming the area with a deadly wall of water.

“It’s like a war zone,” one responder said, describing overturned vehicles and splintered homes.

Leadership Faces Questions

When pressed on delayed flood alerts, Abbott deflected: “The word choice of losers is to ask, ‘Who’s to blame?’ We’re focused on saving lives. We’ve got this.”