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Several families, children missing after devastating flooding hits Central Texas
Several people reportedly died in the flooding. Other families were left wondering if their loved ones were OK.
KERRVILLE, Texas — Catastrophic flooding hit Central Texas on the Fourth of July, leaving families scrambling to check on their loved ones.
For some, it was good news when they got ahold of the ones they love. But, for others, the time has been tragic.
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At least 13 people had died as of Friday afternoon, according to officials. Their ages and identities are unknown at this time. State officials said they expect that number to grow.
The National Weather Service called the flooding a “life-threatening” situation. Power, water and wifi were knocked out in the area. At least one death was confirmed at Louise Hays Park in Kerrville.
With Gov. Greg Abbott out of state, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick was the acting governor for the disaster. He said that the flooding began at 4 a.m. when about a foot of rain fell and caused the Guadalupe River to quickly rise.
There are overnight camps for kids and families along the Guadalupe River. Some kids who were at Camp Mystic, which hosts more than 750 girls, were still unaccounted for as of Friday afternoon. The families of those children had been notified. Patrick said there were about 20 kids who were still unaccounted for during a news conference around 4 p.m.
The following are families and children that are still missing:
DeeAnn and Gary Knetsch
The Knetsch family was staying at the HTR RV park in Kerrville and went missing after the water rose.
Anyone who sees them or knows where they are is asked to call authorities immediately.
Megan and Jake Moeller
The Moellers were also staying at the HTR RV park in Kerrville and went missing after the water rose.
Anyone who sees them or knows where they are is asked to call authorities immediately.
Robert Leroy Brake Sr. and Joni Kay Brake
The Brake family was staying in a cabin at HRT TX campgrounds in Kerrville. They haven’t been heard from since the flooding.
If you’ve seen them or find them, you’re asked to call authorities or Ryen Brake at 817-521-6927.
Lainey Landry
Lainey was at Camp Mystic when the flooding hit. She hasn’t been heard from since. Her parents, Ben and Natalie Landry, shared a photo with KHOU 11 reporter Amanda Henderson and asked anyone who sees her to call them at 713-213-3140.
The list of missing people will be updated when new information is made available.