The death toll from the destructive Texas flash floods rose to 51 Saturday, with hundreds of rescuers combing through water and debris to find missing people, including children from a summer camp. The majority of fatalities were recorded along Guadalupe River basin in Kerr County.

At least 50 people are dead in central Texas after devastating flash floods slammed Hill Country, with water rescues taking place along the Guadalupe River. While officials couldn't confirm an exact number of those who remain unaccounted for,

Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he had asked President Donald Trump to sign a disaster declaration, which would unlock federal aid for those affected.