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.

Heavy rains have caused devastating flash floods in Texas Hill Country, killing at least 24 people and leaving many others missing.

Rescuers were desperately searching for at least 20 girls missing from a riverside summer camp, officials said Friday, after torrential rains caused a "catastrophic" flash flood that killed at least 24 people as it swept through south-central Texas.