The death toll from July Fourth weekend flooding in Central Texas surpassed 100 people Monday as search-and-rescue teams continued to search for survivors along riverbanks littered with debris and fallen trees.
At least 75 bodies were found in Kerr County and more than a dozen additional deaths were reported in Travis, Burnet, Kendall, Tom Green and Williamson counties, according to authorities. Dozens more remain unaccounted for.
The Guadalupe River rose 20 feet within two hours on Friday, which forced evacuations at several summer camps about 80 miles from San Antonio.
Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian camp located in Hunt, confirmed the loss of 27 campers and counselors. They are still searching for 10 campers and a counselor.
The White House defended its national forecast agency on Monday ahead of an expected visit from President Donald Trump to Central Texas as questions have emerged about the response to weather warnings ahead of the deadly flooding.
Numerous San Antonio businesses and groups are rallying to provide support for the communities impacted by the Texas Hill Country flooding. Shakira, who performed a rescheduled concert on Saturday, pledged funds to Catholic Charities of San Antonio and on Monday the NBA, including the San Antonio Spurs, pledged more than $2 million for immediate relief and long-term recovery.
The San Antonio Report has confirmed that the following organizations are accepting donations that will directly support those impacted by the flooding.
To donate, click on the links below:
- The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Fund supports relief and rebuilding efforts. Donations support the communities of Hunt, Ingram, Kerrville, Center Point and Comfort.
- Texas Search and Rescue is collecting donations for search, rescue and recovery efforts. TEXSAR also provides news updates on its website.
- The Kerrville Area Rebuilding & Recovery Fund was established by the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce to support rebuilding efforts in the Kerrville area.
- Cross Kingdom Church in Kerrville has reached capacity for physical donations. However, the church is accepting monetary donations to support families.
- Southern Oaks Church in Kerrville is accepting gift cards from H-E-B, Wal-Mart and Visa at church offices at 122 North Valley View Drive and monetary donations online.
- The Hunt Volunteer Fire Department is accepting monetary donations. (Scroll down to find the Donate button.)
- The Salvation Army is providing emergency aid, food, drinks and supplies.
