Here is the latest from the Texas floods, updated as developments come in.

5:00pm: The statewide death toll from the floods has surpassed 100, with Kerr County officials put their death toll at 84.

3:00pm: The death toll in Kendall County has risen from 2 to 6, which puts the total death toll statewide from the floods at over 90.

12:00pm: At least 90 people total where killed in the independence day flooding. There where 75 victims in Kerr County, 6 in Travis County, 2 in Williamson County, 2 in Kendall County, 4in Burnet County, and 1 victim in Tom Green County.

10:16am: Officials in Kerr County say they have recovered more than 70 bodies in the flooding. The statewide death toll is more than 80. There are sill several people missing both in Kerr County and statewide.

6:41am: On it's website, Camp Mystic confirmed that lost 27 kids and counselors in the flooding. They wrote, "Camp Mystic is grieving the loss of 27 campers and counselors following the catastrophic flooding on the Guadalupe river. Our hearts are broken alongside our families that are enduring this unimaginable tragedy. We are praying for them constantly. We have been in communication with local and state authorities who are tirelessly deploying extensive resources to search for our missing girls. A Flood Watch is in effect for the region until 7pm.

Monday, 3:59am: Officials now say the death toll in the flooding disaster is at least 82. Twenty-eight of the dead are children. Dozens are still missing, including ten kids from Camp Mystic and one counselor.

3:48pm: Officials in Kerr County say the death toll there has risen to 68. Forty of the dead are adults, 28 are children. With the other ten dead across Central Texas, the death toll is approaching 80. Ten kids from Camp Mystic remain missing, plus one counselor.

3:29pm: A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Kerr County until 6:30pm.

3:09pm: Governor Greg Abbott has announced that in addition to the 59 dead in Kerr County, ten others in Central Texas have died. That brings the total of dead to 69. Statewide, 41 people are missing.

2:19pm: A Flood Watch for San Antonio has been extended until 7pm Sunday.

12:14pm: President Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for Texas. Governor Greg Abbott will update the situation at 2:30pm. Kerr County officials will hold another news conference at 3pm.

11:40am: The total death toll between Kerr, Travis, and Burnet Counties in the Central Texas Floods is now at 71. Three people are missing from Williamson County.

10:15am: Officials in Kerr County have just announced that 59 people have died in the flooding. 38 of those are adults, and 21 are children. Eleven campers from Camp Mystic remain missing, plus one counselor.

6:28am: A Flood Watch for San Antonio has been extended until 1pm Sunday.

6:03am: The death toll has now surpassed 50 from the Central Texas floods. Officials will provide an update at 10am.

3:01am: Governor Greg Abbott declares Sunday, July 6 a Day of Prayer for Texans affected by the devastating floods in Central Texas.

Sunday, 2:34am: A report out of Houston says that 19 of the missing are from that area of the state.

8:21pm: The overall death toll in Texas because of floods is now 47, including 43 in Kerr County and 4 in Travis County, as officials start to tally statewide deaths

6:05pm: Officials in Kerr County now say 43 people have died in the floods. That number includes 15 children.

3:44pm: The death toll in the Texas floods has risen to at least 32. Officials say 18 are adults, and 14 are children,

3:34pm: Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed an expanded disaster declaration to include Bexar, Burnet, Travis, Williamson and other counties.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott says they will be "relentless" in searching for flood victims. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said that president Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are "devastated" by what has taken place.

3:00pm: We are awaiting on a news conference in Kerrville with Governor Greg Abbott, DHS Secretary Kirsti Noem, Senator John Cornyn, and others. A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 4pm. A Flood Advisory is in effect until 5pm. A Flood Watch is in effect until 10pm.

2:06pm: The National Weather Service has issued a “flash flood emergency” for a broad swath of suburbs northeast of San Antonio. The NWS called the flooding threat “a life-threatening emergency.”

1:42pm: Two people are confirmed to have been killed and ten others are missing in flooding Saturday in Travis County. Another two people are confirmed dead in Burnet County.

12:52pm: The City of San Antonio has issued a Flash Flood Warning for low lying areas of the city until 3pm.

11:36am: The Burnet County Office of Emergency Management confirmed to KXAN TV in Austin that a firefighter was swept away in flood waters. Crews are currently attempting to locate the firefighter. Further details were not immediately available.

11:23am: The Comal River has been temporarily closed for recreational purposes because of heavy rains and the threat of flooding. Evacuations have been ordered for homes near the river. A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Bexar County until 2PM

Original story: First responders across Central Texas spent the early part of Saturday scrambling to rescue dozens of people from rising floodwaters, primarily in Burnet County along with western Travis and Williamson counties. A strong thunderstorm Seguin has been producing rates of rain at five inches an hour. Heavy rain is also hitting New Braunfels and San Marcos.

We now know that there are at least 27 dead from the catastrophic flooding in Central Texas. That number includes nine children.

Dozens are also missing from a Christian Camp. Reports say twelve of those girls are from the Houston area.

Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement on the severe flooding that has impacted communities in Texas along the Hill Country:

“Texas is providing all necessary resources to Kerrville, Ingram, Hunt and the entire Texas Hill Country dealing with these devastating floods,” said Governor Abbott. “The State of Texas today has mobilized additional resources in addition to the resources sent in preparation for the storms. I urge Texans to heed guidance from state and local officials and monitor local forecasts to avoid driving into flooded areas.”

Evacuations are also underway for flooding in Comal and Bandera Counties.

Meantime, President Trump says Texas will get whatever assistance it needs as it deal with this disaster.

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