Rescue operations continue as Texas floods death toll mounts

Rescue teams in central Texas continue searching for survivors as deadly flooding has claimed at least 104 lives.

Kerr County alone confirmed 84 deaths, including 28 children, after the Guadalupe River surged over 26 feet on July 4 due to heavy rain.

Among the victims were campers from Camp Mystic, where 10 girls and one counselor remain missing. Over 850 people have been rescued, with 62 more saved in Burnet County. Flash flood warnings remain active.

Meanwhile, Texas officials face growing scrutiny. Residents along the Guadalupe River say they received little to no warning before floodwaters surged in the early hours of Friday.

Although the National Weather Service issued alerts, many residents were unaware or had no time to evacuate.

Officials admit there is no county-wide flood siren system, citing high costs as a barrier in the past.

President Donald Trump has approved federal aid, and multiple states have deployed search and rescue crews to assist in the efforts.