Here's what to know about the deadly flooding, the colossal weather system that drove it and ongoing efforts to identify victims.

The catastrophic Central Texas floods have claimed at least 121 lives and left 173 missing, as a report reveals that Kerr County officials were repeatedly denied state funding for an emergency flood warning system.

Kerr County officials say death toll has risen to 96 due to the Hill Country floods, including 60 adults and 36 children.

A memorial service was held in Kerr County, Texas on Friday to honor the victims and those still missing from flooding that recently struck the region.

Over 12,000 volunteers have already assisted in Kerr County, according to the Texas Division of Emergency Management.

The death toll in Kerr County, Texas climbed above 100 Friday night as recovery operations continued in the county on a day when President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump toured the damage left behind by July 4 flash flooding.

Twice, the Texas Division of Emergency Management turned down Kerr County's requests for money to improve flood warnings.

By Trevor Hunnicutt and Maria Alejandra Cardona KERRVILLE, Texas (Reuters) -President Donald Trump defended the state and federal response to deadly flash flooding in Texas on Friday as he visited the stricken Hill Country region,