Over the last decade, an array of local and state agencies have missed opportunities to fund a flood warning system intended to avert the type of disaster that swept away dozens of youth campers and others in Kerr County,

Follow for live updates in the Texas flooding as more than 173 are missing as rescuers continue a desperate search

The event was held as search crews and volunteers continued to scour miles along the Guadalupe River for the people still missing.

Flash floods surged through in the middle of the night, but many local officials appeared unaware of the unfolding catastrophe, initially leaving people near the river on their own.

More than 111 people have died across six counties after flash flooding from heavy rain began affecting the state last week.

Scores missing: At least 160 people are known to be missing in Kerr County as a result of the flooding in Central Texas, according to officials ... more than 200 people and evacuated over 100 homes, Kerrville Police Sgt. Jonathan Lamb said.

Jonathan McComb was the sole family member to survive a Texas flooding in 2015. Now, he's in Kerrville searching for victims in from the latest flooding.

Officials in flood-stricken central Texas on Wednesday again deflected mounting questions about whether they could have done more to warn people ahead of devastating flash flooding that killed at least 119 people on July 4.

The legendary Lone Star singer-songwriter's two daughters attended Camp Mystic, where 27 campers and counselors died and nearly a dozen are still missing.

Angel PAWS drove 270 miles to the Salvation Army in Kerrville. The therapy dogs quickly became a source of comfort for both disaster survivors and relief workers.