According to officials in a Friday night press conference, several people are missing and there are at least 24 deaths.
The victims will not be identified at this time.
Search and rescue efforts will continue until everyone is accounted for, officials said.
Kerr County Sheriff’s Office says it will not release any specific information about fatalities until next of kin are notified.
County officials said several people are missing, including at least 20 campers from a girls-only camp, according to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
It says it is working with a wide variety of local and state agencies to respond to calls and rescues.
Local perspective:
“I grew up here, and I have never seen anything like this in my life,” said Kerrville resident Brooklyn Johnson. “I am very grateful and very glad that nothing of mine got damaged, or my family didn’t get hurt. They are all safe.”
Kerrville resident Amanda Vlasek says she grew up with one of the victims.
“I went to high school with him, and he lost his life this morning. He saved his family. He got them out, but he didn’t make it. Kids are missing. It is scary. I’m glad it is not my family. I feel for them,” says Kerrville resident Amanda Vlasek
Destruction and damage from the downpour could be seen along the Guadalupe River. Cars and homes were destroyed.
“It is horrible. I haven’t seen it this bad,” says Vlasek.
The mayor of Kerrville has made a disaster declaration for the severe flooding.
“It is very sad, very tragic and obviously praying for the families,” says Johnson.
Where are the emergency shelters?