Texas searches for flood’s missing as more storms roll in

Authorities warned of potential flooding through Monday evening in the Hill Country of Central Texas, more than a week after devastating floods hit the region, according to the National Weather Service. In Kerr County, the weather service estimated the Guadalupe River would hit moderate flood stage Monday morning. Officials warned people to seek higher ground. At least 100 people, including at least 36 children, died in the county during the Fourth of July floods, and more than 160 people remained missing. As more rain fell across the area, state officials on Sunday conducted rescues in three counties: San Saba, Lampasas, and Schleicher. Authorities in San Saba, Lampasas, Kimble, Sutton, and Menard Counties ordered some residents to evacuate areas at risk of flooding.

What else is happening with the flood recovery? The death toll from the catastrophic flood rose over the weekend to at least 130 as searches continued for those missing. A counselor from Camp Mystic is among the recently confirmed deaths. Katherine Ferruzzo's family said her body had been found a week after flood waters struck the camp.

Meanwhile, Gov. Greg Abbott last week added four flood-related agenda items to the upcoming Texas Legislature's special session later this month. Lawmakers will review flood warning systems, emergency communications protocols, and recovery efforts. The agenda items direct officials to develop legislation to improve all areas of flood preparation, warnings, and recovery. 

Dig deeper: Read Christina Grube's report about President Donald Trump's visit to the flood zone.