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Young campers and a dad saving his family were among the dozens killed in the historic flash floods that tore through central Texas over the holiday weekend.
Officials at the Comfort Volunteer Fire Department triggered a flood warning siren last week when the Guadalupe River began to swell.
Here's what to know about the deadly flooding, the colossal weather system that drove it and ongoing efforts to identify victims.
More than 111 people have died across six counties after flash flooding from heavy rain began affecting the state last week.
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The region of Texas where flash flooding killed more than 90 people -- including dozens of campers -- is known for its tendency to experience flood emergencies.
Multiple parts of Central Texas, including Kerr County, were shocked by flash floods Friday when the Guadalupe River and others rose rapidly.
According to Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly, the county's top elected official, "the public reeled at the cost" of flash flood early warning protections.
Follow for live updates in the Texas flooding as the death toll rises to 120, as rescue operations start to shift to recovery phase