A reporter from CBS News Texas asked the president Friday if more lives could've been saved if emergency alerts were issued earlier.

Here's what to know about the deadly flooding, the colossal weather system that drove it and ongoing efforts to identify victims.

President Donald Trump met with victims' families and surveyed the damage of catastrophic floods that struck the state one week ago.

If you would like to volunteer to help with flood recovery, the city said to register in advance online. Registered volunteers are asked to come to Tivy Antler Stadium, located at 1310 Sydney Baker Street in Kerrville. Check-in starts at 8 a.m.

President Donald Trump spoke about the loss of life as a result of the flooding while surrounded by state and city leaders in Kerrville on Friday.

Young campers and a dad saving his family were among the dozens killed in the historic flash floods that tore through central Texas over the holiday weekend.

Over 12,000 volunteers have already assisted in Kerr County, according to the Texas Division of Emergency Management.

Texas leads nation in flood deaths due to geography, size and population - A study puts the spotlight on Texas as the leading U.S. state by far for flood-related deaths, with more than 1,000 of them f