The Guadalupe River flooded early July 4 as heavy rains prompted all in the area to evacuate. Additionally, emergency responders are frantically searching

Some 27 people, including nine children, have been confirmed dead after flash floods in central Texas, authorities said on Saturday, as rescuers continued a frantic search for survivors including dozens still missing from a girls' summer camp.

Hundreds of searchers were combing wide swaths of Central Texas yesterday after severe rainfall caused flash flooding on the Guadalupe River. As the death toll climbed to at least 80, and dozens remained unaccounted for, forecasters warned of more rain and possible flash flooding in hard-hit areas. We have live updates.

Here’s what to know about the deadly flooding, the colossal weather system that drove it in, and around Kerr County, Texas, and ongoing efforts to identify victims.