Over 100 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

Flash floods that swept through Texas over the Fourth of July weekend have left more than 100 people dead and more than a dozen others missing.

First responders struggled with difficult terrain as they continued search and recovery efforts. Officials have confirmed at least 106 people died in the Hill Country region, including 30 children and 56 adults in Kerr County.