Texas county commissioners previously suggested "river calling," an informal phone chain used by summer camps, would be better than installing new flood sirens.

The loss of life is unimaginable. While we are still grappling with what happened, it’s important to understand the historic nature of this flood. It likely already ranks as the third-deadliest flood in Texas history.

Kerr County officials give an update about the deadly flooding. 87 people were killed, 5 Camp Mystic campers and one counselor is still missing.