The authorities confirmed that people had died as a result of the flooding along the Guadalupe River, and urged those living near the river to seek higher ground immediately.

Texas Hill Country was beset by death and disaster Friday as at least six people were killed and about 20 girls attending a summer camp were reported missing after months worth of heavy rain fell in a matter of hours.

Eyewitness video shows a swollen Guadalupe River in Texas on Friday (July 4), after major flooding and heavy rains prompted emergency declarations. At least 13 people were killed and more than 20 girls from a summer camp are Wimbledon Day 4: Djokovic,