At least 24 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

At least 24 people were killed and at least 20 children were still missing Friday from a girls summer camp after torrential rain caused widespread flooding in parts of central Texas.Several victims, both children and adults,

Widespread rainfall of 4 to 6 inches, with some reports of over 10 inches, has fallen since Thursday evening, prompting multiple flash flood emergencies.