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At least 161 are still unaccounted for after the July Fourth floods that saw the waters of the Guadalupe rise to historic levels in Central Texas, officials with Kerr County said Friday. Authorities have confirmed 103 deaths, 36 of whom are children.
If you have a missing person, email [email protected] with the name and description of the missing person. You can also provide photos to aid in identification. The reunification center for those waiting on word about missing persons is at Calvary Temple Church, 3000 Loop 534.
The catastrophic Central Texas floods have claimed at least 121 lives and left 173 missing, as a report reveals that Kerr County officials were repeatedly denied state funding for an emergency flood warning system.
Recordings provided to CBS News showed first responders asking for an emergency alert to be sent, but dispatchers delayed because they needed special authorization.
A memorial service was held in Kerr County, Texas on Friday to honor the victims and those still missing from flooding that recently struck the region.
Over 12,000 volunteers have already assisted in Kerr County, according to the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
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FOX 7 Austin on MSNTexas flooding: $30M-plus raised through Kerr County Flood Relief Fund; $5M to be distributed todayMore than $30 million has been raised through the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, with $5 million being distributed Friday, says the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country.
Here's what to know about the deadly flooding, the colossal weather system that drove it and ongoing efforts to identify victims.