At least 80 people are believed dead in six counties across Texas after the deadly floods that struck the state on the 4th of July, according to the latest information from state officials.The majority of the deaths -- 68 in all,

The collision forced an emergency landing by the helicopter and has now taken it out of service, Kerrville City Hall said.

Historic rainfall fell last week in Central Texas, with the Guadalupe River rising 25 feet in 45 minutes around 4:30 a.m. on Friday, July 4. At least 84 of the confirmed fatalities are in Kerr County, Texas, including at least 27 at Camp Mystic, a summer camp along the river. Last week, Mr. Trump signed a disaster declaration for the region.

At least 81 people, including more than two dozen children, died in the torrential downpour. Dozens more were still missing three days later.

Central Texas was ravaged by floods over the July 4th weekend leading to deaths, including children at Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp.