These are some of the names and the faces of those who remain missing after devastating Hill Country flooding

At least 43 people have 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 43 people had died as of Saturday evening, according to officials.  

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. He said the river rose 26 feet in about 45 minutes on Friday morning.

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.

Reunification centers

The Kerr County Sheriff’s Office said people can call the Red Cross at 800-733-2767 to find out about missing loved ones. Reunification centers were set up at Ingram Elementary School in Ingram and the Arcadia Live Theater in Kerrville.

The following are families and children that are still missing:

Mike, Amber and Shiloh Wilson

Mike Wilson is a teacher at Kingwood Park. He, Amber and Shiloh were camping in Kerrville when the devastating flooding moved through. 

Anyone who sees them or knows where they are is asked to call authorities immediately.

My sister and her family were in Kerrville for youth rodeo at the Youth expo Center and camping in Kerrville last…

Posted by John Dustin Ledford on Friday, July 4, 2025

William ‘Bill’ Huston and dog Sage

William Huston and his dog Sage were staying at the HTR RV park in Kerrville. Family said his RV and two trucks were swept away by the floods.

Anyone who sees them or knows where they are is asked to call authorities immediately.

Carol and Richard Pagard

Carol and Richard Pagard were staying at the HTR RV park in Kerrville.

Anyone who sees them or knows where they are is asked to call authorities immediately.

James and Cindy Rushing

James and Cindy Rushing’s family said they are missing in the flood.

Anyone who sees them or knows where they are is asked to call authorities immediately.

Claire Reese Manchaca

Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough said Caney Creek High School grad Claire Reese Manchaca and three of her friends were swept away by floods in Hunt, Texas.

Anyone who sees them or knows where they are is asked to call authorities immediately.

Please join me in prayer as I have learned a Montgomery County native and recent graduate of Caney Creek High School is…

Posted by Mark Keough County Judge on Saturday, July 5, 2025

Penny, Emlyn and Madelyn ‘Emmy’ Jeffrey

Family said Penny, Emlyn and Madelyn ‘Emmy’ Jeffrey were staying at a cabin at Casa Bonita when they went missing in the floods. 

Anyone who sees them or knows where they are is asked to call authorities immediately.

It is with extreme desperation that I post that my parents, Penny and Emlyn Jeffrey and my 11 yo niece Madelyn ‘Emmy’…

Posted by Christin Jeffrey Jones on Saturday, July 5, 2025

Penny and Bruce Ferguson

Penny and Bruce Ferguson were staying at the HTR RV park in Kerrville before they went missing.

Anyone who sees them or knows where they are is asked to call authorities immediately.

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.

Kellyanne Lytal

Kellyanne Lytal was at Camp Mystic and is still unaccounted for. Her father is asking for thoughts and prayers.

Greta Toranzo

Greta, a Sinclair Elementary student in Houston, is missing from Camp Mystic. Her family asked the school to share her photo while they search for her.

We are devastated to share that one of our Sinclair students is missing from Camp Mystic in the Kerr County Floods. Her…

Posted by Sinclair Elementary PTO on Friday, July 4, 2025

Family in Hunt, Texas

Jennifer Harber and her brother, RJ, haven’t heard from RJ’s children, Brooke and Blair, as well as the siblings’ parents, Charlene and Mike.

They were at a house in Hunt, Texas, when the floodwaters took over.

They’re also searching for two dogs — Daisy Mae and Lilly Lou.

Anyone who sees them is asked to call RJ at 214-232-4142.

Tianna (Ty) Mabey

Mabey was last seen around 5 a.m. at the HTR campground in Kerrville. Her family is hoping to find out where she is. Anyone with information is asked to call Chelsey Rustenhaven at 469-951-3210.

Her daughter said her mother’s boyfriend was rescued from a tree.

Please if you have any information or contacts in Kerrville surrounding areas. My mother is missing, we are about 15…

Posted by Chelsey Rustenhaven on Friday, July 4, 2025

Holly Frizzell

Family members said Frizzell was at her home in Casa Bonita when the flooding started. She hasn’t been seen since Friday around 3 a.m. Family members are desperate for information about her whereabouts. Call authorities immediately if you see her or call Matt Frizzell at 512-925-5001 or Jenny on WhatsApp at +953-96-960-5343.

Pam and Mike Smith, Brian Carpenter and Blake

The family of Pam and Mike Smith, Brian Carpenter and Blake are asking for help finding them after the devastating flooding in Central Texas. They were last known to be at their home in Casa Bonita. Call authorities or Hannah Fair at 303-906-9996 with info.

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

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