The catastrophic Central Texas floods have claimed at least 121 lives and left 173 missing, as a report reveals that Kerr County officials were repeatedly denied state funding for an emergency flood warning system.

State officials said rescue efforts in Central Texas following devastating flooding continue, emphasizing the state's continued commitment to recovery.

President Trump visits Texas to survey flood damage and discuss relief efforts amidst scrutiny over emergency alert systems and FEMA's efficiency.

At least 118 people are dead after heavy rain led to devastating flooding in Texas. Kerr County was hit the hardest, with at least 95 deaths, including 36 children. President Donald Trump signed a disaster declaration for the county and the Federal Emergency Management Agency is on the ground there.

Donald Trump's visit to Texas, comes a week after floods wreaked havoc in the area. Officials are facing scrutiny over their response to the disaster.

More than 111 people have died across six counties after flash flooding from heavy rain began affecting the state last week.

At least 120 people have been found dead since heavy rainfall overwhelmed the river and flowed through homes and youth camps in the early morning hours of July 4. Ninety-six of those killed were in the hardest-hit county in central Texas, Kerr County, where the toll includes at least 36 children.

While Kerr County officials say they didn’t know how bad the July 4 flooding would be, it warned residents nearly eight years ago to “be flood aware” about the ongoing potential

Follow for live updates in the Texas flooding as the death toll rises to 120, as rescue operations start to shift to recovery phase