My heart goes out to the families and friends of those who lost their lives," Sheriff Sally Hernandez said. "We will not waver in our efforts support the community during this difficult time.”

Eight people are dead and four people remain missing following historic flash floods that ripped through Central Texas and the Texas Hill Country during the Fourth of July weekend. On Thursday, July 10, the Travis County Sheriff's Office identified some of the victims recovered, with several still pending.

Being added would enable these counties to be eligible for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Individual Assistance programs.President Trump issued a Major Disaster Declaration for Kerr County on Sunday.