Death toll rises to 120 as Camp Mystic cabins ‘found to be in extremely hazardous’ flood zone - At least 173 people remain missing in the state of Texas, including six from the all-girls summer camp

The search for survivors in the wake of catastrophic and historic flooding in Texas has entered its fifth day as the death toll surpasses 100 with dozens of people still missing.

Texas floods kill 120 people with 173 still missing as Guadalupe River disaster exposes dangerous construction practices in flood-prone areas.

Houston, United States (AFP)-Texas authorities faced mounting scrutiny Thursday over the response to flash flooding that has left more than 120 people dead, as details surfaced about reported delays of early alerts that could have saved lives.

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

The psychological toll of recovering the bodies of flood victims in Texas is drawing increased attention as the death toll grows.

The search for missing people entered its seventh day on Thursday after catastrophic flash floods swept through Central Texas last week. At least 120 people, including 36 children, have been killed following torrential downpours that began Thursday after the Guadalupe River burst from its banks on Friday,

Heavy rain poured over the Texas Hill Country on Independence Day, with the flooding causing more than 100 deaths. Here's a timeline of the disaster: On July 2, the Texas Division of Emergency Management said it activated "state emergency response resources in anticipation of increased threats of flooding in parts of West and Central Texas heading into the holiday weekend.

In Kerr County, home to Camp Mystic and other youth camps in the Texas Hill Country, searchers have found the bodies of 68 people, including 28 children, Sheriff Larry Leitha said.