The catastrophic Central Texas floods have claimed at least 121 lives and left 173 missing, as a report reveals that Kerr County officials were repeatedly denied state funding for an emergency flood warning system.

161. That’s the estimated number of people missing in Kerr County, Abbott said Tuesday. At least 10 people are missing in Travis County, while local officials have recovered who they believe to be the “last victim” in Williamson County, according to Texas Department of Public Safety Col. Freeman Martin.

Crews are using construction equipment to clear vehicles, trees and homes in a race to locate more than 170 people still missing since Friday’s devastating flood.

Nearly a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.

The department shared on Facebook that Captain Tony Fernandez has died, calling him a "brother whose absence leaves a hole that can never be filled. He was with Ingram VFD for 15 years, the post says. It's unclear if Fernandez died as a result of the floods that overwhelmed Kerr County the morning of July Fourth.

In the Austin area, 12 people are still missing and 16 are known to have perished after rain swept away homes along rivers and creeks.

Kerr County is looking at how much warning was given before the flood and how to prevent the next disaster, while donations pour in for flood victims.

If you have a missing person, email kerrvillemissing@dps.texas.gov with the name and description of the missing person. You can also provide photos to aid in identification. The reunification center for those waiting on word about missing persons is at Calvary Temple Church, 3000 Loop 534.

Kerr County and the Upper Guadalupe River Authority have tried several times to get funding to upgrade flood alerts on the river, dating back to 2016.