Emergency crews and first responders continue their efforts in the affected areas to locate missing persons and provide aid.

In response to the disaster, President Donald Trump signed a major disaster declaration for Kerr County, unlocking federal resources for search and recovery efforts.

Central Texas faced catastrophic flooding on Friday, with the Guadalupe River surging between 20 to 26 feet near Kerrville, leading to extensive damage and road washouts.

The National Weather Service has extended the flood watch across south-central Texas due to persistent heavy rainfall.

Residents faced life-threatening flash floods, with some having to swim through rising waters to escape danger.

The disaster has taken a heavy human toll, with at least 79 deaths reported across six counties by Sunday evening, including 68 in Kerr County—28 of whom were children—and 11 children still missing from Camp Mystic.

Critics argued that recent budget cuts by the Trump administration hampered officials' ability to warn residents about the floods, though officials disputed these claims.

Among the victims, Xavier Ramirez's family was at a campground when rising waters left five members missing, illustrating the personal tragedies caused by the floods.