At least 24 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

A t least six people were killed and more than 20 children were missing from a girl’s summer camp after torrential rain caused widespread flooding in parts of central Texas. Several victims, both children and adults, were recovered in cars and in water, authorities said. The number of deaths is expected to rise.

Widespread rainfall of 4 to 6 inches, with some reports of over 10 inches, has fallen since Thursday evening, prompting multiple flash flood emergencies.