KERR COUNTY, Texas – The number of people reported missing after the Kerr County floods has dropped dramatically, falling from 161 initially to just three remaining unaccounted for, Kerrville officials said Saturday evening.
“Through extensive follow-up work among state and local agencies, many individuals who were initially reported as missing have been verified as safe and removed from the list,” the City of Kerrville stated in a press release.
In the release, Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice praised the more than 1,000 authorities involved in search and rescue operations.
“We are profoundly grateful to the more than 1,000 local, state, and federal authorities who have worked tirelessly in the wake of the devastating flood that struck our community,” Rice said.
On Sunday, officials said hundreds of people were reported missing in the days following the floods.
Jonathan Lamb, public information officer for the Kerrville Police Department, said the search process takes time as each person is accounted for.
“While the updated figure offers some relief, searchers remain focused on reuniting the three individuals who are still unaccounted for with their families,” Lamb said. “State and local officials continue to work with urgency and care to locate them, while supporting affected communities through the ongoing recovery process.”
During a Monday news conference, Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the number of missing people had been reduced from 161 to 97.
As of Saturday evening, at least 107 people — 70 adults and 37 children — were reportedly killed in connection with the deadly Fourth of July flooding.
Authorities have not yet provided details on how many missing individuals were confirmed safe or recovered by first responders.
KSAT has reached out to the city to determine the number of individuals who were verified as safe or recovered and is awaiting a response.
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