Early in the morning on July 4, a catastrophic flood in the Texas Hill Country caused unimaginable loss of life. These are some of the victims.

HOUSTON — As rescue and recovery operations continue in the wake of catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country, more names are emerging of victims from the Greater Houston area and Southeast Texas.

At least 95 people have been confirmed dead and more than 160 are still missing across Kerr County, according to the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office and Kerrville Police Department. Among them are residents from Beaumont, West University, Liberty County, and other parts of Southeast Texas.

This is a running list of names that have been confirmed by family members or identified through public posts. KHOU 11 News will continue to update this list as new information becomes available.

Victims of the Texas Hill Country flood

Here are the individuals from the Houston area who have been confirmed as victims of the flood.

Chloe Childress from Houston

Chloe Childress was a Camp Mystic counselor. Her family released a statement: “Chloe Childress lived a beautiful life… Our family was shocked to hear of the horrific flooding in the Hill Country, and we were devastated to learn that our precious Chloe was among the victims… We desire to grieve privately during this time.”

Anna “Margaret” Bellows, from West University

John and Julia Burgess from Liberty County

John and Julia Burgess were in their RV with two young sons, Jack and James, at a campsite in Ingram when the Guadalupe River rapidly rose early Friday while most people were sleeping.

According to relatives, John was later found dead. They said Julia’s body was recovered on Monday, but their boys remained missing.

Rob and Melissa Kamin from Atascocita/Humble

Under a somber sky on Wednesday morning, coworkers and friends held a subdued ceremony and balloon release in memory of Melissa Kamin and her husband, Rob. The Atascocita couple died in the Texas Hill Country floods on July 4.

Claire “Reese” Manchaca, from Conroe

Reese Menchaca of Conroe was camping with Joyce Badon, Mary Grace Baker, and Aiden Heartfield of Beaumont. Reese, Joyce, and Mary lost their lives in the flooding. Aiden remains missing. On Wednesday, July 9, Reese was returned home to Montgomery County.

Blakely McCrory from Houston

Blakely McCrory, 8, was a student at Memorial Lutheran and a camper at Camp Mystic. Floodwaters swept through the Guadalupe River area where she was attending camp.

Molly Dewitt from Houston

Molly Dewitt was a camper at Camp Mystic. Her obituary describes a little girl with a deep unwavering faith, one that shaped how she moved through the world.

Megan and Jake Moeller, from Houston

Megan and Jake Moeller lost their lives in the flooding. Their daughter, Harley, remains missing.

Brad Perry from League City

Brad Perry was camping with his wife, Tina, when their RV was swept away. Tina was rescued. Brad didn’t survive.

Mollie S. Schaffer, from Houston

According to a social media post by her husband, Randy Schaffer, they were at a law school reunion on the banks of the Guadalupe River in Hunt, Texas. They were both woken up by a hotel manager at 3 a.m. to evacuate because the river was going out of its banks. Randy Schaffer details in a public Facebook post how they tried to drive to safety, but they were swept away by the floodwater.

Renee Smajstrla from Houston

Camp Mystic camper Renee Smajstrla died in the floods. Renee’s uncle told KHOU 11 she will forever “be living her best life” at Camp Mystic. Her family said this photo was taken on July 3, the day before the catastrophic flooding hit the region.

Greta Toranzo from Houston

Greta Toranzo, 10, was a camper at Camp Mystic when the Guadalupe River quickly rose in the morning hours of July 4.

“It’s with unimaginable sadness we share that Greta’s family has confirmed she lost her life in the Kerr County floods,” read a post from the Sinclair Elementary Parent Teacher Organization. “As a community please continue to send your love and support to the entire Toranzo family. We do ask that you grant the Toranzo family privacy and room to grieve.”

Jeff and Amber Wilson from the Kingwood area

Jeff and Amber Wilson lost their lives in the flooding. As of Wednesday, July 9, their son, Shiloh, remains missing. According to a fundraising page set up by family, Jeff, Amber and Shiloh were in the Kerville area for a rodeo with Shiloh, who was described as a “young, spirited competitor.” Jeff Wilson was a teacher in the Humble ISD.

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Still missing in the Texas Hill Country flood

Here are the people from the Houston area who are still missing in the flood:

Jack and James Burgess from Liberty County

Jack and James Burgess are still missing in the flood. John and Julia Burgess, their parents, have been confirmed dead.

Katherine Ferruzzo, from Houston

Camp Mystic counselor Katherine Ferruzzo of Houston is among the missing. Her family released a statement, sharing that Katherine has a “fierce and loving spirit” and they know she worked to save other lives.

Virginia Hollis, from the Houston area

Gary Knetsch from Mont Belvieu/Houston

Gary and DeeAnn Knetsch were camping directly next to the Guadalupe River with their son, Jake Moeller, his wife, Megan and their five-year-old daughter, Harley. Gary, DeeAnn, Jake and Megan all lost their lives. Harley is still among the missing.

Kellyanne Lytel, from Houston

Kellyanne Lytal was at Camp Mystic when the devastating flood moved through Friday morning, according to her father Wade Lytal

Harley Moeller, from Houston

Harley Moeller was with her parents when they were overcome by the flood. Her parents have been confirmed dead. Harley remains missing.

Aiden Heartfield, from Beaumont

Aiden Heartfield of Beaumont was with Reese Menchaca of Conroe and Joyce Badon and Mary Grace Baker of Beaumont. Reese, Joyce, and Mary lost their lives in the flooding. Aiden remains missing. On Wednesday, July 9, Reese was returned home to Montgomery County.

Ellen Getten, from Houston

Ellen is a missing Camp Mystic camper, according to her family. (No photo available)

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