At least 24 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

Extreme flooding in Central Texas leaves at least 24 dead, and girls missing from a camp.The flooding hit Kerr County, Texas, causing widespread damage and multiple fatalities.Authorities urge residents to shelter in place and avoid travel near water bodies.

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said authorities were searching for 23 girls listed as unaccounted for among more than 700 children who were at a summer camp when it was swept by floodwaters.