Death Toll From Texas Flash Flooding Exceed 100

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The death toll from flash flooding in the U.S. state of Texas has risen to 104, including 27 children and counselors from a summer camp. Eleven people from the camp are still missing.

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00:00At least 104 people are now confirmed dead from catastrophic flash flooding in the U.S. state of Texas as the chance of finding survivors fades.

00:09The death toll includes 27 children and counselors from a summer camp. 11 more are still missing.

00:15The flooding has caused upwards of $22 billion U.S. dollars in damage and economic losses.

00:21Residents are asking why early weather warnings were not issued for the floods, some blaming federal cuts to the National Weather Service.

00:27Millions of people are now at risk of further flooding with more heavy rain expected throughout the area.

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