Gov. Greg Abbott says 161 people remain missing after catastrophic Central Texas flooding, as the death toll climbs to 109 and search efforts intensify.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says the state was ready with assets on the ground, but didn’t realize the magnitude of the oncoming deadly floods.

The loss of life is unimaginable. While we are still grappling with what happened, it’s important to understand the historic nature of this flood. It likely already ranks as the third-deadliest flood in Texas history.

Follow along for developments on the July Fourth floods along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County and Central Texas.

Overwhelming rain hit Central Texas over Independence Day weekend, creating deadly flooding in Kerr County. In response, several groups were mobilized and sent to Central Texas, including eight Longview Fire Department officers who also serve on the Texas A&M Task Force 1.