AUSTIN (KXAN) — Search and rescue efforts continued Monday, as emergency responders and state officials begin the recovery process. On July 4, storms caused catastrophic and deadly flash flooding in Central Texas.
SUNDAY BLOG: Search efforts continue in Central Texas after "catastrophic" flash floodingAs of Monday morning, authorities confirm that at least 82 people died due to flooding.
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KXAN's Brianna Hollis caught up with Kerr County volunteers seeking to bring closure to families.LATEST UPDATES
7:12 a.m.: Camp Mystic posted an update on its website Monday morning. It said that its community grieves the deaths of 27 campers and counselors.
"Our hearts are broken alongside our families that are enduring this unimaginable tragedy. We are praying for them constantly," the website read. "We ask for your continued prayers, respect and privacy for each of our families affected. May the Lord continue to wrap His presence around all of us."
The camp said that it has been in communication with authorities, who the camp said were "tirelessly deploying extensive resources to search for our missing girls."
According to reporting from NBC, 10 campers remain missing as of Monday morning.
6:09 a.m.: KXAN Reporter Mercedez Hernandez encountered barricades on RM 1869, near Liberty Hill, that had been improperly moved. A Williamson County Sheriff's deputy arrived after to reset those barricades.
A Williamson County deputy resets a barricade on RM 1869 near Lindeman Lane. (Mercedez Hernandez/KXAN Photos)Following flash floods, barricades help authorities prevents residents from accidentally driving into flooded areas or on damaged roadways.
5:30 a.m.: Travis County Judge Andy Brown called in to KXAN to discuss the latest in his county:
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