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.

A drone view of vehicles partially submerged in flood water in San Angelo, Texas, on July 4, 2025. Patrick Keely/via Reuters

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.