At Least 51 Dead, Including 15 Children, as Dozens Remain Missing in Texas Flood Disaster

Torrential rains send rivers surging, sweeping away homes and leaving families searching for loved ones amid ongoing rescue efforts.
At Least 51 Dead, Including 15 Children, as Dozens Remain Missing in Texas Flood Disaster
A drone view of vehicles partially submerged in flood water in San Angelo, Texas, on July 4, 2025. Patrick Keely/via Reuters
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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At least 51 people, including 15 children, have died in catastrophic flash flooding that struck central Texas on July 4, leaving a trail of devastation across the region, according to officials.

At least 43 people were killed from the flooding in Kerr County. Eight more people died in nearby counties.

Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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