Texas floods: Death toll rises to 104, 10 Camp Mystic girls remain missing

KERR COUNTY, Texas – The death toll from the July 4th weekend flooding in Central Texas has climbed to104. 

Most of those deaths happened in Kerr County, where at least 84 people have died, including 28 children.

At least 10 girls from Camp Mystic are still missing.

Over the holiday weekend, officials say crews have been able to rescue more than 850 people.

Flooding deaths in other Central Texas counties

In Travis County, there were at least seven deaths and also significant damage to infrastructure.

Kendall County has reported 6 deaths.

Burnet County has at least four deaths confirmed.

Williamson County reports two deaths and Tom Green County has one death confirmed.

Officials say as for missing people, there is one in Williamson County, one in Burnet and 10 in Travis County.

Roads and low water crossings closed

Screengrab taken at around 7:30 a.m. from AtxFloods showing roads and low water crossings closed on July 8, 2025.

Roads and low water crossings across Central Texas are flashing red on the website AtxFloods. 

This means they’re actively closed, and it also shows the widespread impact across Central Texas as key routes are cut off and there are significant risks to drivers and those on the road.

Authorities urge everyone to “Turn Around, Don’t Drown” and avoid these spots and use major roads only.

UPDATES

8:50 a.m.

Burnet County officials tell FOX 7 Austin that the body of Bill Venus has been recovered. Venus was swept out of his car while traveling on Highway 821. His son traveled from Maryland to Burnet on July 7 to take part in the search for his father.

Officials say they continue to search for Volunteer Fire Chief Michael Phillips who was swept away in his vehicle on July 5 near Marble Falls.