PHOTOS: Severe flooding in Kerr County after heavy Fourth of July storms

KERR COUNTY, Texas – The Fourth of July started with heavy storms hitting Kerr County overnight, causing the Guadalupe River to rise significantly.

As of Saturday evening, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said during a news conference that the severe flooding killed at least 43 people.

An unknown number of people remain unaccounted for.

Leitha said they are still notifying next-of-kin of the victims, so they won’t currently release identities.

>> WATCH: KSAT crews capture videos of July 4 Hill Country flooding, severe weather across Kerr County

Between 10 to 12 inches of rain fell in the Kerr County area.

Rain gauges have recorded over 10 inches of rain in Ingram, while radar estimates suggest rural areas received up to 13 inches, according to KSAT meteorologists.

Below are photos that were captured from the flooding in Kerr County:

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