Texas flooding: More than 170 people still missing following deadly floods

The death toll from the July 4th weekend flooding in Central Texas sits at 120. 

Across the state, more than 170 people are considered missing.

July 10 updates

6:33 p.m.

Kerr County officials said there will not be a daily 10 a.m. press conference on Friday, July 11. 

As of July 10, officials said there have been 96 confirmed deaths, including 36 children. 

Five campers and one counselor from Camp Mystic are still missing.

6:13 p.m.

First responders in Kerr County are continuing their efforts to find several missing people. 

FOX's Steven Dial rode along the Guadalupe River with first responders.

5:54 p.m.

Travis County bridge access

Travis County and state officials are actively working with contractors to develop the safest and most effective plan for restoring access. 

Officials are exploring all options for the installation of temporary bridge(s). Additional details will be shared as plans are finalized. The bridge located at Bingam Creek and Round Mountain Rd is now open. Additional information on roads is as follows:

  1. Big Sandy Bridge - Closed
  2. River Fern Ct - Closed
  3. Cottonwood St. - Closed
  4. Nameless Rd @ Travisso - Closed
  5. Cow Creek – Closed
  6. Round Mountain Pass @ Bingam Creek - Open
  7. Decker Lake Rd - Open
  8. Windy Valley - Open
  9. Decker Lake Rd - Open
  10. Windy Valley Rd - Open
  11. Fulkes Rd - Open
  12. Live Oak - Open
  13. Fawn Dr. - Open
  14. Juniper Trail Bridge - Open
  15. Daffan Ln - Open
  16. Decker Lake Rd - Open

5:06 p.m.

A survivor of the Big Sandy Creek flood said two large trees kept several homes and several people from being swept away this past weekend.

4:54 p.m.

Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to request more counties be added to President Donald J. Trump’s Major Disaster Declaration for recent catastrophic flooding.

Five counties – Burnet, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis, and Williamson – are now requested to be eligible for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Individual Assistance programs, and four counties – Kendall, Kimble, Menard, and San Saba – are requested to be eligible for FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

3:20 p.m.

Five bodies that were found in Travis County amid severe flooding have been identified. 

As of July 10, eight bodies have been found and four people are still missing in Travis County.

The following people have been identified:

  • Dan Dailey, 67, of Leander
  • Viginia Watts Dailey, 66, of Leander
  • Betty Massey West, 84, of Leander
  • August Panning, 50, of Leander
  • 17-year-old female, of Marble Falls

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2:45 p.m.

Senator Cruz will also join President Donald Trump in Kerr County on Friday.

1:25 p.m.

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) honored those who lost their lives in the catastrophic flooding in Texas.

He will be in Texas with President Trump and the First Lady on Friday.

"For many who are affected by this tragedy, the pain will never go away. It's not hard for each of us to imagine – as parents or grandparents or husbands or wives – what a loss like this must mean."

"I want all who've lost loved ones to know that the prayers of those of us here, and I believe across the nation, are lifting them up and are with them during…their time of unimaginable grief."

1 p.m.

Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) will join President Donald Trump in Kerr County at the Hill Country Youth Event Center on Friday, July 11, to survey flood damage and ongoing recovery efforts following the recent disaster.

12 p.m.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has committed $500,000 to aid in the recovery efforts.

11 a.m.

P. Terry's Burger Stand announced it will donate 100% of profits from all 36 locations on Thursday, July 10, to support ongoing disaster relief efforts in Central Texas and the Hill Country following recent devastating floods.

Patrick Terry, the company's founder, said the decision was a direct response to the "unimaginable" sadness pervading the community. 

All proceeds will go to the Austin Disaster Relief Network (ADRN), which has been providing on-the-ground support to flood survivors and rescuers since the disaster began. 

Customers are encouraged to visit any P. Terry's location on Thursday to help contribute to the relief efforts.

10 a.m.

There are more than 2,100 responders on the ground here from state, local and federal agencies working to reunite victims with families. 

Ten states have sent specially trained teams to our community, and two more states are en route.

"As I know, many of you have reported, the governor, lieutenant governor and speaker of the House are strongly committed to helping our community, and we're grateful that they're making our recovery a priority in the upcoming special legislative session. Our City of Kerrville and Kerr County leadership are committed to a transparent and full review of processes and protocols. The special session is going to be a starting point for that work, but our entire focus since day one has been on rescue and reunification," said Community Service Officer Jonathan Lamb with the Kerrville Police Department.

The numbers of those dead and missing have not changed since Wednesday.

9:44 a.m.

Kerr County officials will be holding a press conference at 10 a.m. to give an update.

Flooding deaths in Central Texas

At least 96 people have died in Kerr County, including 36 children, at last count.

161 people in Kerr County are now known to be missing, including at least five girls and a counselor from Camp Mystic are still missing.

In Travis County, there were at least seven deaths and also significant damage to infrastructure.

Kendall County has reported eight deaths.

Burnet County has at least five deaths confirmed. A Marble Falls volunteer fire chief is still missing.

Williamson County reports three deaths and Tom Green County has one death confirmed.

Officials say as for missing people, there is one in Burnet and 10 in Travis County.

Resources and donations for those impacted

The Source: Information in this article comes from Texas officials and FOX Texas stations.

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