More than 111 people have died across six counties after flash flooding from heavy rain began affecting the state last week.

Amid staggering loss, hundreds gathered in mourning and prayer at a Wednesday night vigil for the victims of the July Fourth floods.

The event was held as search crews and volunteers continued to scour miles along the Guadalupe River for the people still missing.

Jonathan McComb was the sole family member to survive a Texas flooding in 2015. Now, he's in Kerrville searching for victims in from the latest flooding.

Follow for live updates in the Texas flooding as more than 173 are missing as rescuers continue a desperate search

As monstrous floodwaters surged across central Texas late last week, officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency leapt into action, preparing to deploy critical search and rescue teams and life-saving resources,

The governor said Tuesday that the state had “assets, resources and personnel” in place before the July 4 floods.

Angel PAWS drove 270 miles to the Salvation Army in Kerrville. The therapy dogs quickly became a source of comfort for both disaster survivors and relief workers.