Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that more than 160 people remain missing following catastrophic flash floods that struck the state over the July Fourth weekend. The floods have resulted in at least 109 confirmed deaths, marking one of the deadliest natural disasters in recent Texas history. The governor's update came four days after the flooding, highlighting a dramatic increase in the number of missing individuals as search and rescue operations continue. The disaster has caused widespread devastation across Texas, with authorities working to account for those unaccounted for amid ongoing recovery efforts.
Over 170 people are unaccounted for a week after flash floods hit central Texas, 161 of those in Kerr County. | By Caitlin Keith https://t.co/fMJQPP7lQT
More than 170 people are still considered unaccounted for after extraordinary floods swamped parts of Kerr County and nearby areas. https://t.co/nhMZ0uNKNA
A la fecha hay 120 muertos y más de 160 desaparecidos. Los daños materiales son incuantificables. https://t.co/840WE3aV3g