Chloe Childress, a counselor at Camp Mystic, died during the flooding in Hunt, Texas, according to a representative of her high school.

(Reuters) -Founded by a University of Texas football coach, Camp Mystic where raging floodwaters swept away dozens of girls - killing several and leaving many others missing - was established along the banks of the Guadalupe River in central Texas hill country nearly a century ago "to provide young girls with a wholesome Christian atmosphere.

Texas floods claimed the life of 9-year-old Janie Hunt, who was related to Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, whose wife, Tavia, shared the heartbreak on Sunday night.

In Hunt, Texas, 78-year-old Macon Ware is still trying to process the tragedy unfolding around him as catastrophic flooding has left dozens dead, including children. Sheryl Peña reports.

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

This photo gallery, curated by AP photo editors, features photos of the aftermath of flooding in central Texas.