Everything we know about Texas floods as 20 children still missing

Officials have confirmed at least 24 people have died as a result of the flash floods

Here’s everything we know about the flash floods that have hit Texas, after authorities confirmed 24 people have died and more than 20 children are missing.

As America enjoyed the July 4 celebrations on Friday, hundreds just outside the Texan town of Kerrville were hit by deadly floods.
The flash flooding has swept through Kerr County in Texas, as rescue teams continue to look for survivors.

At around 7.40pm local time today (July 5), the Kerrvile Police Department said in an update that rescue teams will ‘continue until we find all our citizens’.