Over 120 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

Search crews continued the grueling task of recovering the missing as more potential flash flooding threatened Texas Hill Country.

Over 12,000 volunteers have already assisted in Kerr County, according to the Texas Division of Emergency Management.

A memorial service was held in Kerr County, Texas on Friday to honor the victims and those still missing from flooding that recently struck the region.

The death toll in the July 4 Central Texas flooding rose to 103 on Friday as the search continued for those still missing.

The death toll in Kerr County, Texas climbed above 100 Friday night as recovery operations continued in the county on a day when President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump toured the damage left behind by July 4 flash flooding.

Twice, the Texas Division of Emergency Management turned down Kerr County's requests for money to improve flood warnings.

Kerr County officials say death toll has risen to 96 due to the Hill Country floods, including 60 adults and 36 children.

By Trevor Hunnicutt and Maria Alejandra Cardona KERRVILLE, Texas (Reuters) -President Donald Trump defended the state and federal response to deadly flash flooding in Texas on Friday as he visited the stricken Hill Country region,