At least 20 girls are missing from an all-girls Christian summer camp in South Texas after catastrophic floods struck the area in the wake of severe overnight storms.

The death toll has risen to 24 after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to deadly and "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

Extreme flooding in Central Texas leaves at least 24 dead, and girls missing from a camp.The flooding hit Kerr County, Texas, causing widespread damage and multiple fatalities.Authorities urge residents to shelter in place and avoid travel near water bodies.