As floodwaters rose in Texas, camp counselors hoisted children onto rafters, carried them to dry ground and sang with them to keep them calm.

At least 120 people have been killed and 173 are still missing as Texas officials deflect questions over the state’s response to the catastrophic flash floods. Kerr County remains at the center of the disaster after the Guadalupe River burst its banks on Friday,

Heat domes centered over Texas can feel hotter, but that's largely because of the Gulf of Mexico and the humidity brought by onshore winds.

At least 78 people have died after heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in parts of central Texas on Friday, officials said.

Follow for live updates in the Texas flooding as more than 160 are missing as rescuers continue a desperate search