Although this is not an official cost estimate from federal, state or local authorities, it’s an early attempt to quantify the scale of economic losses.

Texas country singer Pat Green announced yesterday that his family "suffered a heartbreaking and deeply personal loss" in the floods.

The Greens both thanked fans for their support, prayers and privacy as they wait for their family members to be found.

Local officials have faced angry questions about whether they could have warned people of dangerous flash floods in Texas Hill Country sooner. Rescue teams from neighboring states and Mexico have joined local efforts to search for survivors,