Karmactive Staff
4:30 PM GMT – 08/07/2025
Sheriff Larry Leitha has urged private boats to stay clear of the Guadalupe River to prevent interference with ongoing search operations. “This is a tragic time for us,” Leitha acknowledged during today’s news conference, expressing gratitude for the resources provided while promising that rescue teams “will not stop until this mission is complete.”
4 PM GMT – 08/07/2025
Kerr County officials sidestepped questions about the flash flood alert system during this morning’s news briefing, with Sheriff Larry Leitha insisting his priorities remain “locating people, identifying, and notifying next of kin.” When pressed about whether emergency managers activated alerts, Leitha dismissed the idea that it was as simple as “pushing a button,” while refusing to provide specific details about the county’s emergency response timeline. Officials, including Texas Game Wardens Lt. Col. Ben Baker, consistently avoided reporters’ questions about the alert system that could have warned residents before the floods claimed 87 lives.
3:21 PM GMT – 08/07/2025
Kerr County’s flood death toll has climbed to 87, with 30 children among the victims, according to Sheriff Larry Leitha. Officials are still working to identify 19 adults, seven children, and one person whose identity remains unknown. The search continues for five campers and one counselor still missing from Camp Mystic as recovery efforts progress through the devastated area.
2:15 PM GMT – 08/07/2025
The Guadalupe River surged with unprecedented speed during Friday’s disaster, rising 20 feet within just one hour in Kerrville. Near Hunt, river gauges recorded a 20-foot increase over three hours, while Comfort saw an even more dramatic spike as water levels jumped from 3 feet to 34 feet in only 90 minutes. These extreme and rapid rises gave residents little time to evacuate, contributing to the devastating impact across Kerr County.
1:39 PM GMT – 08/07/2025
Kerr County roads continue to recover after devastating floods claimed over 100 lives across Central Texas. While 15 roads remain closed including Arrowhead, Bear Creek crossings, and Seago, emergency crews have made 11 roads emergency passable including Bumble Bee, Cade Loop, and Honey Creek. County workers are clearing debris from crossings and roadways, but further damage assessments will only be possible once water fully recedes. Residents are urged to avoid traveling near the Guadalupe River to allow emergency operations to continue unhindered.
