The death toll from a devastating flash flood in several Texas counties continues to rise. Gov. Greg Abbott said at least 109 people have died and more than 161 are still unaccounted for, five days after the event.

Texas special session called to address flood warning failures and emergency response after Hill Country flooding caused more than 100 deaths.

Catastrophic damage remains across central Texas days after tragic floods decimated our communities. Intense search efforts are still ongoing, but as many hold out some hope of a miracle, officials are worried the death toll will only rise from here.