At least 27 people, including nine 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.
Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha announced the updated death toll during a press conference in Kerrville on the morning of July 5, raising the number of confirmed fatalities from 24, reported a day earlier. He emphasized that the figures were current as of 8:55 a.m. local time but “changing rapidly,” with further updates expected later in the day.
“We’re unable to release any further information on deceased at this time as our thoughts and prayers go out to the loved ones,” Leitha said. “We are working hard to locate anyone who is still missing and ensure they are safe.”…