In the days after the devastating flood that killed dozens in Central Texas, local officials have deflected direct questions about preparations and warnings in advance of the storm that struck July Fourth.

A July Fourth weekend deluge in Texas caused catastrophic flash flooding that has killed at least 89 people. Camp Mystic in Kerr County says Monday morning that it is “grieving the loss” of 27 campers and counselors as the search continues for victims of the disaster.

Officials at a Christian girls' summer camp in central Texas said on Monday (July 7) that at least 27 campers and counselors were among those who perished in the catastrophic flooding over the July 4 weekend,

State and local officials in Texas have come under scrutiny over the lack of sirens in place to warn people of impending flash flooding.