Authorities said at least 24 people have died in flooding around Kerr County, Texas, and officials are still performing water rescues.

At least 24 people are dead after heavy rain lashed Texas, leading to "catastrophic" flooding.Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said emergency responders remained in a search and rescue posture, hours after the flooding along the Guadalupe River inundated nearby areas.

At least 24 people are dead following extreme flooding that slammed Texas Hill Country overnight on Friday, according to officials. At least 20 girls from a summer camp remain missing.