Kerrville flooding: Houston-area residents among those missing
Texas flooding: FULL Sunday morning press conference
Kerrville and Kerr County officials reported almost 60 people who were pronounced dead as of Sunday morning, July 6.
HOUSTON - As search and recovery efforts continue in Kerr County during the severe Friday flooding, Houston-area families are waiting to hear about their loved ones who are unaccounted for.
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Kerrville, TX flooding: SE Texans among those missing
(Courtesy: Lytal family and Sinclair Elementary)
What we know:
As of 6 p.m. Saturday, FOX 26 has confirmed the names of four Houston-area girls who are missing in Kerville.
Kellyanne Lytal, Molly Dewitt (not pictured), Greta Toranzo, and Margaret Sheedy (not pictured) are campers at Camp Mystic, a private girls-only summer camp in Hunt, Texas.
Chloe Childress, a Camp Mystic counselor, has also been reported missing, according to The Kinkaid School in Houston.
Kerr County officials say 11 girls and one counselor are unaccounted for as of Sunday morning.
On Saturday morning, Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough shared information about a missing resident.
The judge says Reese Manchaca and three of her friends are missing in Kerr County. Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School in Beaumont identified the other three as Ella Cahill, Aidan Heartfield, and Joyce Badon.
They were last known to be in Hunt before they were swept away by floodwaters.
"I have been in contact with local officials and we will continue to assist in the search and rescue as requested," Judge Keough shared. "Montgomery County has several agencies on the ground currently assisting in rescue operations and will continue to do so for many days to come."
Humble ISD shared photos of the family of Kingwood Park High School teacher Jeff Wilson.
According to the district, Wilson has passed away due to the flooding. His wife, Amber, and son, Shiloh, are still missing.
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What we don't know:
FOX 26 is working to confirm other Houston-area locals who are missing amidst the storms.
Kerville flooding
Texas flooding: FULL Sunday morning press conference
Kerrville and Kerr County officials reported almost 60 people who were pronounced dead as of Sunday morning, July 6.
Big picture view:
As of Sunday morning, Kerr County officials reported 59 deaths due to the Friday flooding event in the Hill Country area.
Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said Sunday that 38 adults and 21 children have been recovered. Twenty-two people remain unidentified.
According to officials, more than 850 people have been rescued with crews from around the state and the Coast Guard aiding the rescue efforts.
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LIVE UPDATES: Texas Flooding: At least 59 dead in Kerr Co. flooding as rescue efforts continue
At least 59 people are dead in Central Texas after catastrophic flash floods swept away cars and homes in Kerr County.
The Source: Information in this report comes from families reporting to FOX 26's Sherman Desselle, Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough, Houston-area schools and school districts, and reports from FOX 7 in Austin.