Thousands continue search for those missing following deadly floods in central Texas

By Steve Inskeep,

James Hartley

Published July 15, 2025 at 5:06 AM EDT

Recent storms have slowed recovery efforts in central Texas following the July 4 floods that killed more than 130 people. About 14,000 volunteers are searching for at least 100 people still missing.

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