KERRVILLE, Texas. Kerr County officials are beginning the long process of recovering from recent flooding after Gov. Greg Abbott toured storm-damaged areas and met with local leaders Monday.

County Judge Rob Kelly, Precinct 1 Commissioner Tom Jones, Emergency Management Coordinator Shorey Harmon and representatives of the Kerr County Sheriff's Office joined Abbott and state officials in Kerrville to discuss the damage and ongoing recovery efforts.

County officials confirmed that one person died in the flooding. The victim was identified as John Mark Steward, who was killed in floodwaters at Goat Creek.

Officials said the county is continuing to assess the full extent of the disaster, which caused widespread damage to homes, businesses, roads, bridges and public infrastructure.

According to Kerr County, at least six of the 19 bridges maintained by the county were either damaged or destroyed during the flooding. County officials also reported significant damage to roadways and pavement throughout the area.

The Kerr County Road and Bridge Department is working alongside the Texas Division of Emergency Management and other agencies to complete a comprehensive assessment of the damage and begin planning repairs.

Floodwaters also caused extensive damage to the Kerr County Courthouse at 700 Main Street in Kerrville. Officials said severe flooding in the building's basement has forced the courthouse to close to the public indefinitely.

County offices housed inside the courthouse are being relocated to temporary facilities while officials determine when normal operations can resume. Kerr County said it will announce the locations of those temporary offices as they become available.

County leaders acknowledged that the recovery process will require continued assistance from state agencies and thanked Abbott and Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd for their support during the governor's visit.

Officials also encouraged residents affected by the flooding to seek mental health assistance through Hill Country MHDD or the Kerr Together Long Term Recovery Group.

Kerr County thanked first responders and emergency personnel who assisted during and after the flooding, saying their efforts have been critical to the community's recovery.