The death toll from the devastating flash floods in the U.S. state of Texas has climbed to at least 111, with over 170 people still unaccounted for, local officials reported on Tuesday evening.
The most recent fatality was confirmed in Williamson County, bringing their total to three. “We sent out the update as the missing person was recovered. Now at three deaths,” Williamson County spokeswoman Connie Odom told reporters.
Kerr County has suffered the highest number of casualties, with 87 confirmed deaths. Camp Mystic, a summer camp located along the Guadalupe River in Hunt, Texas, announced that at least 27 campers and counselors lost their lives in the flooding.
“Our hearts are broken alongside our families that are enduring this unimaginable tragedy. We are praying for them constantly,” Camp Mystic said in a statement. “We have been in communication with local and state authorities who are tirelessly deploying extensive resources to search for our missing girls.”
Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha stated that at least five campers and one counselor from Camp Mystic are still missing. The camp was hosting about 750 children when the floods hit.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a news briefing on Tuesday afternoon, noting that searches will continue throughout the Guadalupe River system in hopes of finding those still missing. He urged the public to contact local officials with any information about friends or relatives who may be unaccounted for.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed a major disaster declaration for Kerr County at Abbott’s request. On Saturday, the governor visited the affected areas, describing the scene as “horrendously ravaged.”
