At least 119 people have been killed and more than 170 are still missing after catastrophic flash flooding swept through central Texas. Officials fear that the death toll could soar as search and rescue efforts entered their sixth day Wednesday,

The situation evolves daily. Several nonprofit groups that have arrived said they plan to remain on the ground for the next few weeks, providing physical, emotional, and spiritual support.

NBC News correspondent Morgan Chesky was born and raised in Kerrville, Texas, and has been covering the devastating flooding in the region. His mother, Karen, and stepfather, Michael, had to evacuate their home on July 4th only to return to find the body of a young girl in the trees.

The McComb family spent their last day together barbecuing with friends. That night, the Blanco River, which is just east of Kerr County, swelled 28 feet in 90 minutes. The McComb's vacation home was pulled from its foundation and floated down the river.

NBC News' Morgan Chesky, grew up in Kerrville, Texas, where his mother and stepfather now reside. As flood waters rose along the Guadalupe River, his mother Karen and his stepfather Michael, woke up to emergency alerts at 4AM.

A state inspector visited Camp Mystic to conduct an annual safety check just two days before deadly flooding swept through the camp.

As floodwaters devastated parts of Central Texas this weekend, animal shelters in the Hill Country found themselves inundated, not just with water, but with displaced pets.

More than 100 people have died across six counties after flash flooding from heavy rain began affecting the state last week.