Texas flood death toll hits triple digits, many missing

The death toll from the flood in central Texas has risen to 109, with another 161 still missing as of late Tuesday, said Texas Governor Greg Abbott at a news conference.

The flood began in the early morning on Friday when the Guadalupe River overflowed, unleashing a torrent of water that swept away people as well as cabins, RVs and cars.

Volunteers and first responders, some from out of state and even Mexico, continued their search for bodies in the Hill Country. The hope to find survivors dimmed considerably as the disaster dragged into its fifth day.