Hill Country Flood Tragedy: 13 from Houston Confirmed Dead, Several Still Missing

Houston, TX – July 9, 2025 — As the deadly floodwaters from the Hill Country disaster continue to devastate communities across Texas, ABC13 has confirmed that 13 residents from the Greater Houston area have died, with several others still missing.

Among the most heartbreaking stories is that of Tim Walker, a beloved Houston artist and owner of the Neon Gallery in Montrose. Walker’s cousin, renowned attorney Dick DeGuerin, confirmed that Walker died while saving his family. On July 4, floodwaters surged into his cabin in Hunt, where Walker managed to push six family members, including his wife, children, and a grandchild, to safety before being swept away himself.

“Tim, if you had to define him, he’s a family man,” DeGuerin told ABC13. “He loves his family — both his immediate and extended family.”

Another loss was Mollie Schaffer, wife of prominent Houston attorney Randy Schaffer. In a deeply moving Facebook post, Randy shared that Mollie refused to leave their vehicle until she was sure he had escaped rising waters near their hotel in Hunt. She died saving him.

“She wouldn’t leave the car until she was sure that I had done so. She saved my life,” he wrote.

Other Confirmed Victims from Houston:

• Reese Menchaca, a recent graduate of Caney Creek High School, was swept away while staying in a cabin with friends.
• Blakely McCrory, a camper at Camp Mystic, was identified by her grandfather, Doug McLeod.
• Greta Toranzo, another camper at Camp Mystic, was found after her family shared a final photo of her smiling with a fish she had just caught.
• Brad Perry, confirmed by family Tuesday night.
• Amber Wilson, staying at the HTR Hill Country Resort RV park with her husband and son, was confirmed deceased by her brother.
• John Burgess, confirmed by a family statement.
• Jeff Wilson, confirmed by his employer, Humble ISD.
• Rob Kamin, confirmed by his brother; his wife Melissa Kamin remains missing.
• Chloe Childress, 19, Camp Mystic counselor and Kinkaid School graduate.
• Margaret Bellows, 8, camper at Camp Mystic.
• Mary Kathryn Jacobe, 8, another young camper.

Still Missing (as of Tuesday night):

• Lainey Landry, Camp Mystic
• Molly Dewitt, Camp Mystic
• Kellyanne Lytal, Camp Mystic
• Ellen Getten, Camp Mystic
• Katherine Ferruzzo, Camp Mystic counselor
• Shiloh Wilson, child of Amber and Jeff Wilson
• Margaret Sheedy
• Julia Anderson Burgess
• Jack Burgess
• James Burgess
• Melissa Kamin

Ongoing Rescue Efforts

Authorities, rescue teams, and volunteers continue to search for the missing, as families await answers and mourn unimaginable losses. The Hill Country flood has become one of the deadliest in recent Texas history, with Houston families particularly hard hit.

This is a developing story. Updates will follow as more information becomes available.