Historic Texas flood leaves 161 missing and 96 dead. Rescuers battle harsh conditions, as communities grapple with heartache and aid reaches survivors.

The Guadalupe River flooded early on Friday, July 4, as heavy rains prompted evacuations in the area. Emergency responders are frantically searching for several residents, and children from nearby summer camps are missing.

With hundreds confirmed dead or still missing, questions remain about the local response to flood warnings. Meanwhile, lawmakers will weigh measures to mitigate future disasters.