Number of missing plummets to 3 in hard-hit Kerr County in wake of Texas floods
NBC NewsSunday, July 20, 2025 at 3:40:23 AM
The situation in flood-ravaged Kerr County, Texas, is looking up—officials announced Saturday that the number of missing persons has dramatically fallen from over 160 to just three. Many previously unaccounted-for individuals have been confirmed safe, thanks to what local authorities called "extraordinary efforts" in tracking people down. The floods, which hit over the July 4 holiday, submerged entire neighborhoods under two stories of water, initially leaving hundreds uncontactable statewide.
Editor’s Note: For a community that’s been through hell, this is a rare bit of good news. The sharp drop in missing persons signals both the effectiveness of emergency response efforts and the resilience of locals helping each other. While recovery will take time, knowing nearly everyone is accounted for lifts a huge emotional weight—especially after floods this catastrophic. It’s a reminder of how crucial coordinated disaster response can be.
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