KERR County

July 4th Flooding Disaster - Kerr County, Texas

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Flood Damage? It's Important to Report it NOW

Kerr County residents who suffered damages and/or losses to their primary residence, their business or their agricultural property as a result of the July 4 rains and flood, are being encouraged to report those damages.

https://damage.tdem.texas.gov/ 

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*** LATEST UPDATE - July 9:

Sheriff Larry Leitha:

As of this morning, the death toll has risen to: 97 deceased.

That includes 59 adults, 14 of whom are pending identification

Th total also includes 36 children, including 13 that have yet to be identified.

5 Camp Mystic girls and 1 counselor remain unaccounted for.

There are 161 reported missing people in Kerr County.

*** BURN BAN: Community members are asked to NOT conduct debris management on their property until directed by local officials. There is a countywide burn ban in effect until further notice.

*** NO-FLY ZONE: The FAA TFR (Temporary Flight Restriction) will remain in place through July 13 over the search-and-rescue operations along the Guadalupe River, from Hunt to Canyon Lake. Drones flown by media and individuals has interfered with search operations. One Blackhawk helicopter conducting search operations and carrying City of Kerrville administrative officials struck a drone and had to be grounded, removing a valuable asset from the effort.

***ROAD UPDATES: Kerr County Road and Bridge continues to provide updates.

*** DONATE: While there are many funds set up in the area, state and nation, the most direct way to help with the Kerr County recovery and rebuilding effort is to give a monetary gift of any amount to the officially designated fund set up with the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country.

2 Ways to Donate:

  1. QR Code: Scan the QR code featured lower on this same page.

  2. Visit online: https://www.communityfoundation.net/ (search for "Kerr County Relief Fund")

  3. Mail checks made payable to the "Kerr County Flood Relief Fund" to:

    Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country
    241 Earl Garrett Street
    Kerrville, TX 78028

*** VOLUNTEERS/IN-KIND DONATIONS:

We've had a wonderful response from around our state and nation. Officials are asking that all in-kind donations be held at this point.

For anyone who would like to serve as a volunteer, please call

•    Salvation Army Kerrville, 855 Hayes St., Kerrville, TX 78028. Call 830-465-4797, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

*** OTHER DONATIONS/SUPPORT:

Donations of services and equipment can be coordinated through https://tcr.communityos.org/ including:

  • Law enforcement resources (officers, K-9 units)

  • Heavy equipment (such as bulldozers)

  • Communications support (Wi-Fi boosters, satellite phones, etc.)

*** SHELTER AND DISPLACEMENT ASSISTANCE:

Shelters are available for residents whose homes have been destroyed or who are currently displaced:

  • First United Methodist Church, 321 Thompson Drive, Kerrville, TX 78028. Phone: 830-257-0800

*** REPORT THE MISSING: To report a missing person:

  • Call 830-258-1111

  • Email: Kerrvillemissing@dps.texas.gov and include photos and descriptions of the individual that is missing, including such identifying markers such as tattoos, scars, hair style, painted fingernails, piercings, etc.

***DISASTER DECLARATION/EXTENSION: On Monday, July 7, the Kerr County Commissioners' Court held an emergency meeting and extended the declaration of disaster. To view the order, click the link below.

Kerr County Declaration of Disaster Extension Passed July 7,2025

*** INFORMATION: For verified information, please like posts and follow the Kerr County, Texas, Kerr County Sheriff's Office or City of Kerrville-TX City Hall Facebook pages.

*** NEXT UPDATE: Wednesday evening, July 9

*** MEDIA INQUIRIES: Send all media inquiries to - JIC@kerrvilletx.gov

BURN BAN IN EFFECT

A burn ban starts at 5 p.m. today, July 7, in Kerr County.

The ban will apply to ALL PRECINCTS.

Judge Rob Kelly implemented the ban during an emergency meeting of the county commissioners' court this morning, citing the fact that the flood debris fires people are intentionally setting are creating obstacles for active search-and-rescue operations.

The ban will be in place until at least the next regular meeting of the commissioners' court scheduled Monday, July 14.

Want to DONATE?

If you would like to help the relief and rebuilding efforts in the wake of this devastating July 4th flood, please send monetary donations to the official fund set up through our local Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. (In-kind donations are not being accepted at this time.)

To donate, scan this QR code and follow the prompts.

Or, visit https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate and search for the "Kerr County Relief Fund".

Checks made payable to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund may be mailed to:

Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country

241 Earl Garrett Street, Kerrville, Texas 78028

Any amount of donation is greatly appreciated.

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