Emergency responders kept hope alive as they combed through fallen trees and other debris that littered the hard-hit central Texas communities on the fifth day after devastating floods killed more than 100.

Kerr County officials Tuesday appeared to dodge questions about how soon they were notified about deadly flash floods in central Texas and who was responsible for immediate response efforts, as law enforcement warned the death toll from the flooding will likely rise.

At least 27 campers and counselors were killed at Camp Mystic during the devastating Texas floods. Some are still missing.

After deadly flooding devastated parts of Kerr County, grief has rippled far beyond the disaster zone, even reaching some of the state's youngest residents. In the wake of tragedy, children across Texas are finding ways to help, turning their sadness into service for those affected.

Rescuers searched the Guadalupe River for survivors of the Texas floods that killed more than 100 people over the July Fourth holiday weekend, with an unknown number of people still missing. The basin area was crowded with families and campers preparing to enjoy the holiday when pounding rain brought about catastrophic flash floods just before dawn Friday.