Austin (KXAN) – Kerville and Ker County city on Friday provided another update after the deadly flash floods that moved to the region.
Until 8:55 am on Saturday morning, officials said 27 people were found dead. Among them, there were 18 adults and nine children. Six adults remain unknown, as well as a child.
Mayor of Kerville Joe Herring, Junior said that a fund has been installed Community Foundation of Texas Hill Country,
Herring said, “People need to know that today will be a difficult day … it will be a difficult day.”
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Rescuers continue to work to find missing people after floods (photo of Kerville Police Department) -
Search continues with the Gwadalup River in Keraville on July 5, 2025 (KXAN Photo/Frank Martinez) -
Search continues with the Gwadalup River in Keraville on July 5, 2025 (KXAN Photo/Frank Martinez) -
Search continues with the Gwadalup River in Keraville on July 5, 2025 (KXAN Photo/Frank Martinez) -
Rescuers continue to work to find missing people after floods (photo of Kerville Police Department) -
Rescuers continue to work to find missing people after floods (photo of Kerville Police Department) -
Damage in Kerville on July 5, 2025, after a flash flood incident on Independence Day (KXAN Photo/Tom Miller) -
Damage in Kerville on July 5, 2025, after a flash flood incident on Independence Day (KXAN Photo/Tom Miller) -
Damage in Kerville on July 5, 2025, after a flash flood incident on Independence Day (KXAN Photo/Tom Miller) -
Damage in Kerville on July 5, 2025, after a flash flood incident on Independence Day (KXAN Photo/Tom Miller) -
Damage in Kerville on July 5, 2025, after a flash flood incident on Independence Day (KXAN Photo/Tom Miller) -
Damage in Kerville on July 5, 2025, after a flash flood incident on Independence Day (KXAN Photo/Tom Miller) -
Damage in Kerville on July 5, 2025, after a flash flood incident on Independence Day (KXAN Photo/Tom Miller)
Kerville City Manager Dalton Rice said that the water resumed on Saturday morning, and now there were hundreds of states, federal and local resources supporting the community.
According to officials, search and rescue operations will continue till all people are not calculated. The office of the Ker County Sheriff said that so far, more than 850 people have been evaluated and uninhabited.
On Friday evening, Governor Abbott announced at least 24 confirmed deadly people During a press eventPrior to the announcement, acting governor Dan Patrick said that about 20 children were also unaware of a camp in the area.
US House representative Chip Roy said that during a news conference on Saturday, people including the directors of the camp were lost.
On Saturday morning, Kerville Police Department saidRescue teams worked overnightAnd it will continue until everyone is found.
KPD said, “Hundreds of respondents are here with the resources of the entire state to help us.” “Our views remain with those who are unaware of them and their loved ones. They are focused on our focus and will remain the same.”
