Water levels in flood-ravaged parts of Texas are rising again as rain deluges sodden areas, leading officials to warn the threat is 'far from over'.
The death toll from catastrophic flooding rose to more than 100 on Monday, as rescuers continued their grim search for people swept away by torrents of water.
Among the dead were at least 27 girls and counselors who were staying at a youth summer camp on a river when disaster struck over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Dozens more are still missing following the near-Biblical flash flooding that caught thousands of Lone Star residents by surprise.
Among the deceased so far are at least seven young girls, aged between eight and nine, whose summer camp in Hunt, Texas was swept away by the floods in the early hours of Friday morning. Rescue workers said at least 11 other campers are still missing.
So far 40 adults and 28 children have died in Kerr County alone, after the Guadalupe River rose more than 26 feet in just 45 minutes, pounding local communities with flash flooding.
It comes after the Trump administration made major cuts to federal funding, impacting agencies like FEMA which lead the response to natural disasters.
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Water levels rise in sodden Texas sparking fears threat is 'far from over'
Further rainfall in flood-ravaged parts of Texas has reignited fears that the disaster is far from over.
At least 82 people have died and dozens more are missing after flash floods decimated parts of the Lone Star state.
Officials in Kerr County, where 68 people lost their lives as of Sunday, warned the area near Johnson Creek and the Guadalupe River could rise by a further two feet following further rainfall.
Meterologist Avery Tomasco also cautioned locals in Travis County, Burnet County and Williamson County about the deluge.
'Very heavy rain moving right into the same area that got 20" of rain yesterday,' he said. 'This will be another 3-6" if we are very unlucky, and it takes a lot less than that to cause flash flooding after previous rain soaked the soil.'
Experts warned that the excessive rain could see previously dried out areas become unsage in an instant.
'It can wipe out roads, isolate search teams, and trap residents who thought the danger had passed,' retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent responder Jason Pack told Fox.
'The unpredictability of these secondary surges is why emergency officials are urging Texans to remain cautious, even after the rain stops. The water is still moving, and the threat is far from over.'
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WATCH: Texas floodwaters rapidly rise
Floodwaters along the Llano River - just 95 miles north of Camp Mystic - rose at an alarming rate on Friday
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Body of another missing Camp Mystic girl recovered
The family of a missing Camp Mystic girl has shared a tragic update in the search.
Anna Margaret Bellows' mom confirmed late on Saturday that her daughter's body had been plucked from the water.
Bellows, eight, is among seven girls from the camp who are known to have died.
The Houston youngster was sharing a cabin with other girls who are currently missing.
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Missing Camp Mystic girl, 9, joins list of victims
The body of a missing Camp Mystic girl has been recovered following the devastating floods.
Lainey Landry, nine, was initially listed as unaccounted for after the torrent decimated the camp in Hunt, the epicenter of the floods.
However, on Sunday her relatives confirmed she died in the tragedy.
'Prayers for the missing, deceased, first responders, and for Lainey’s grieving family still are still very much needed,' cousin Laynie Weaver wrote on Facebook.
'And of course, thank you all for the prayers for her and the others. The fact that she was found is somewhat of a miracle itself.'
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Camp Mystic counselor among the deceased
The body of a missing Camp Mystic counselor has been recovered following the deadly floods.
Chloe Childress was remembered as a, 'loyal and beloved friend to all who knew her'.
She was killed after devastating floods swept through the Christian girls' summer camp where she was working in Hunt, Texas.
At least five girls from the camp also died, along with its director Dick Eastland.
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Texas NFL teams donate $1.5 million to flood relief
The Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans have collectively donated $1.5 million to help with rescue and assistance for central Texas amid the devastating floods.
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Local fire chief goes missing while responding to flooding call
A frantic search is underway for a Texas fire chief who was taken by flood waters while responding to a call out.
Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Michael Phillips went missing while responding to a water rescue at 4.30am on Saturday.
Phillips was called out to Cow Creek in Travis County.
His pulverized emergency vehicle has been recovered, but there is no sign of the fire chief yet.
'The search continues,' Burnet County Emergency Management Coordinator Derek Marchio told CNN Sunday.
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Chiefs owner's family reacts to news young relative was killed in Camp Mystic flood
Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt's wife has spoken of the family's heartbreak after learning their young relative is among the fatalities from the Camp Mystic flood.
Janie Hunt, 9, was killed when flood waters ravaged the christian girls' camp, located along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County.
'Our hearts are broken by the devastation from the floods in Wimberley and the tragic loss of so many lives — including a precious little Hunt cousin, along with several friend’s little girls,' Tavia Hunt, Clark’s wife, said on Instagram.
'How do we trust a God who is supposed to be good, all knowing and all powerful, but who allows such terrible things to happen — even to children?
'That is a sacred and tender question — and one the Bible doesn’t shy away from. Scripture is filled with the cries of those whose hearts have been shattered, who still wrestle to trust the same God they believe allowed the pain.'
Janie was the great-granddaughter of late billionaire William Herbert Hunt, whose bother was the founder of the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Flash flood warning issued for central Texas
The National Weather Service issued another flash flood warning.
Almost 6,000 residents in central Texas are being urged to relocate to higher ground.
Among the affected areas are Ingram and Hunt, the site of Camp Mystic where at least five girls were killed and 10 left missing following the deadly flood.
The warning lasts until 7.30pm CDT on Sunday.
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Walmart employee killed on her way to work
Tanya Burwick, 62, was killed by the Texas flood as she headed to work at a Walmart early Friday in the San Angelo area.
When Burwick didn't show up for work, her employer filed a missing persons report and sent a colleague to look for her.
Police investigating her disappearance found Burwick's unoccupied SUV fully submerged later that day. Her body was found the next morning blocks from the vehicle.
'She lit up the room and had a laugh that made other people laugh,' said Lindsey Burwick, who added that her mom was a beloved parent, grandparent and colleague to many.
Additional 'wall of water' set to pound flood-ravaged Kerr County
Further peril has been forecast in Texas where officials are warning that another 'wall of water' is set to deluge Kerry County.
So far, the deadly floods have already claimed the lives of at least 82 people, including 28 children.
The Chief of the Texas Division of Emergency Management, Nim Kidd, revealed officials are working to identify where the water could be swelling.
'Another thing I'm getting right this minute during this press conference is reports of an additional wall of water coming down some of the creeks going into the forks,' Kidd said at a press conference.
'And I want you to think about that for a second. If you're not from that area and you don't know the low water crossings, you could find yourself in a very dangerous situation.'
He revealed parts of the river are being evacuated in anticipation of another flood.
'This is the live updates that we're getting right now from the field is there are unconfirmed at this point reports of additional water coming in. And as the governor mentioned, there's rain still falling on the area,' Kidd said.
'We've got DPS aircraft that are flying up to try to find this wall of water right now, and the people in the reported areas, again, unconfirmed, that are on our communication systems.
'We're asking them to get out of the water and out of the way so that we don't wind up having to do additional rescues.'
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Water levels swell in flood-ridden Kerr County as rain pours down after area was warned threat is 'far from over'