President Trump and the first lady, Melania Trump, are expected to visit flood-ravaged areas of Central Texas on Friday to meet with emergency workers and survivors and to see disaster sites along the Guadalupe River.

DHS head Kristi Noem refuted a CNN report that her requirement for personal sign-off on DHS contracts over $100,000 slowed emergency response to deadly Texas flooding.

Over 100 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

Rescue efforts include more than 2,100 responders on the ground, private helicopters, drones, boats and cadaver-detecting dogs.

The governor was quick to request federal assistance last week after devastating floods hit the Texas Hill Country.

House Democrats are calling for an immediate hearing on disaster preparations after catastrophic flooding in Texas, citing concerns about FEMA’s readiness and the Trump

The data also highlights critical risks in other areas along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, revealing more than twice as many Americans live in flood prone areas than FEMA's maps show.

Heavy rain poured over parts of central Texas, dumping more than a month's worth of rain for places like San Angelo.