Two Dallas sisters among at least 43 dead in Central Texas flooding
Their deaths were confirmed Saturday by St. Rita Catholic Community. Blair was preparing to enter eighth grade, and Brooke was set to begin sixth grade at St. Rita Catholic School.
Sisters were not at Camp Mystic
The sisters were not attending Camp Mystic — where up to 25 campers remain missing — but were in the area when the flooding occurred.
In their memory, St. Rita held a prayer service at 4 p.m. Saturday to grieve and honor the lives of the two young girls.
Blair Harber, 13, and Brooke Harber, 11, were among the dozens who lost their lives in the catastrophic floods that swept through Central Texas early Friday.
Harber family
Flooding death toll rises to 43
At least 43 people have died in the Central Texas flooding, according to Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha. The victims include 28 adults and 15 children. Twelve adults and five children remain unidentified.
KERRVILLE, TEXAS - JULY 04: Trees emerge from flood waters along the Guadalupe River on July 4, 2025 in Kerrville, Texas. Heavy rainfall caused flooding along the Guadalupe River in central Texas with multiple fatalities reported.
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Camp Mystic hit hard by floodwaters
Among the missing are up to 25 campers from Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp that was severely impacted when the Guadalupe River surged unexpectedly. The river rose 26 feet in just 45 minutes after a stationary storm system dumped far more rain than forecasted over the river's North and South Forks.
River reached near-record levels
The flooding overwhelmed the region, including the city of Kerrville, where the Guadalupe River reached its second-highest level on record.
Hundreds rescued by air and boat
Emergency responders have rescued 850 people, including 160 by air. The U.S. Coast Guard has assisted in saving more than 220 lives. Search efforts continue using helicopters, drones, and ground teams.
Federal and state response underway
Officials, including Gov. Greg Abbott and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, have mobilized state and federal resources. President Trump has pledged full federal support.
Communities face widespread damage
Local leaders and residents described the destruction as unprecedented. Many areas remain without power or access, and families are still searching for loved ones.
The emotional toll on survivors and first responders continues to grow as recovery efforts press on.
CBS News Texas will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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