Dozens of people are dead in central Texas in what officials called a "mass casualty event" after devastating flash floods slammed Hill Country, with water rescues taking place along the Guadalupe River.

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.