KERR COUNTY, Texas – The Humble Independent School District is mourning the loss of teacher Jeff Wilson, who died in the Kerrville flooding.
In a post on X, Humble ISD said Wilson was a 30-year veteran in the district, located north of Houston. He taught at Kingwood Park High School in Kingwood and previously worked at Humble High School.
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His wife, Amber, and son, Shiloh, are still considered missing, the district said in the Saturday night post.
“He was a beloved teacher and co-worker to many and will be deeply missed,” the post read.
“Please continue to keep their entire family, and ours, in your prayers,” it continued.
Tonight our #HumbleISDFamily is grieving the devastating loss of @HumbleISD_KPHS teacher Jeff Wilson, who passed away due to the catastrophic flooding in Kerrville. Jeff worked in #HumbleISD for 30 years at both Humble High School and Kingwood Park High School. He was a beloved… pic.twitter.com/0lwPzsbSBH
— Humble ISD (@HumbleISD) July 6, 2025
Authorities in Kerr County said Sunday morning that at least 59 people were killed in the flooding along the Gudalupe River on Friday.
In a Sunday morning news conference, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said that those who died, 21 are children.
On Sunday morning, authorities said scores of rescuers are searching for 11 campers and one counselor from the girls-only Camp Mystic, located west of Kerrville in Kerr County.
As for the full scope of missing people throughout the area, Rice said, “We do not have an accurate count, and we don’t even want to begin to estimate at this time.”
