Heavy rain is pounding Kerr County, Texas, and the "catastrophic flooding" has turned deadly, sheriff's officials said. Up to 10 inches of rain was recorded Friday morning in Kerr County, about 60 miles north of San Antonio, with rainfall rates at one point reaching up to 4 inches per hour. A flash flood emergency has been issued.

The authorities confirmed that people had died as a result of the flooding along the Guadalupe River, and urged those living near the river to seek higher ground immediately.