The report, citing anonymous sources, suggested FEMA's Texas flood response was delayed as a result of a Trump administration cost-saving rule.

Follow for live updates in the Texas flooding as the death toll rises to 120, as rescue operations start to shift to recovery phase

At a news conference on Sunday, Governor Greg Abbott said people in Texas were used to flash flood warnings, but there was no sense of how deadly this would be. "There's no expectation of a water wall of almost 30ft high," he added.

Following weekend flooding, many residents are searching for more assistance from official sources. County officials say they are in the area but are focusing on recovery, debris removal.

As a devastating flash flood in Texas over the weekend has left at least 82 people dead, including 28 children, it's raising critical questions regarding emergency preparedness and federal response.

Amidst devastating Texas floods, personal drones are hindering crucial search and rescue efforts. Officials plead for civilians to avoid flying drones in disaster zones, as they pose risks to official aircraft.

Kerr County official says no warning system in place for residents; hundreds rescued but many more still missing as sudden deluge washes away homes, riverside camp

Texas' Acting Governor Dan Patrick issued a statement after ‘catastrophic’ flooding in Kerr County and missing reports came from a girls camp, Camp Mystic. The official said that he is working with response teams on the flooding in Hill Country and Concho Valley regions.