What We Know About the Devastating Texas Flood – Death Toll, Victims’ Last Messages, Missing People, & More
The catastrophic Texas floods have claimed at least 111 lives, with 172 still missing. Kerr County remains the hardest hit, reporting 87 deaths, many of them children from Camp Mystic. Rescue teams continue searching submerged areas as families cling to fading hope.
**A Sister’s Final “I Love You”**
Sisters Blair (13) and Brooke Harber (11) were found 15 miles from where floodwaters swept them away—their hands still clasped together. Brooke’s last text, sent at 3:30 a.m., read simply: *”I love you.”* A GoFundMe for the family has surpassed $300,000.
**Camp Director’s Heroic Sacrifice**
Richard “Dick” Eastland, 74, co-owner of Camp Mystic, died trying to save girls trapped in the Bubble Inn cabin. His body was recovered alongside three campers in his SUV. His wife, Tweety, survived; 27 campers remain missing.
**Teacher’s Truck Found, Family Still Missing**
Jeff Wilson, a beloved Humble ISD teacher, was confirmed dead after floodwaters tore his camper from his truck. His wife, Amber, and son Shiloh (12) are still missing. A community vigil drew crowds mourning Jeff’s impact.
**“They Just Got Washed Away”**
Joyce Badon, 21, was on the phone as waters surged into her cabin. Her final words: *“They just got washed away.”* Her body was later recovered, while friends Ella Cahill and Aidan Heartfield remain missing.
**Haunting Final Photo of Camp Mystic Girls**
A last group photo shows 13 girls and two counselors smiling at Bubble Inn days before the flood. Four—including counselor Katherine Ferruzzo—are still missing. Mud-caked cabin images underscore the tragedy’s scale.
**Community Grieves as Searches Continue**
From GoFundMe campaigns to vigils, Texans unite in grief. Yet with rivers still receding and debris fields vast, the full toll may rise—leaving families to grapple with unbearable loss and unanswered questions.
*For updates, follow local authorities. Donations can be made via verified family fundraisers.*