Death Toll Hits 132 as Flash Flood Threat Returns to Texas Hill Country

The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas climbed to at least 132 over the weekend, just as torrential rain caused the Lampasas River to rise rapidly Sunday morning. The heavy rain prompted a Flash Flood Emergency and multiple Flash Flood Warnings across parts of Central Texas, including Kerrville, which got hammered by last week's deadly flooding.

A stalled front over the southern Plains will keep fueling thunderstorms across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. The combination of atmospheric moisture and slow storm movement raises concerns for significant rainfall in short time frames. While the rainfall isn't expected to be as extreme as July 4, the saturated ground from last week's storms makes the area highly vulnerable.

Search Continues Despite New Threats

The renewed risk for flash flooding comes as crews continue searching trailer parks, cabins and mangled river debris for those still missing. The flooding, which struck just after 2 a.m. on July 4, remains one of the deadliest U.S. disasters for children in recent history.

With each passing day, the odds of finding survivors grow smaller. But on muddy roads and debris-filled riverbanks, exhausted search crews are still working around the clock to bring closure to families waiting for answers.