Families missing after catastrophic flooding hits Kerrville

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 six people had died as of early Friday afternoon. Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly confirmed the fatalities. Their ages and identities are unknown at this time.

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 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 kids, 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 missing.

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.

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.

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.

The list of missing people will be updated when new information is made available.