Karmactive Staff
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.
