Here's what to know about the deadly flooding, the colossal weather system that drove it and ongoing efforts to identify victims.

Americans are heartbroken, says Pastor Jesse Bradley of Grace Community Church in the Seattle area, over the tragic flooding and deaths in Texas. He urges prayer, strength and closeness to God for all those affected as recovery efforts continue.

This part of Texas Hill Country is known for flash floods. Why were so many people caught off guard when the river turned violent?

Eight-year-old girls at sleep-away camp, families crammed into recreational vehicles, local residents traveling to or from work. These are some of the victims.

Charlotte and Sebastian Trotter, aged 4 and 7, were found dead on July 8 after flash flooding swept through the village of Ruidoso.

Mr. Trump and Abbott promised to rebuild the devastated region, although the president recognized that what was lost can never be recovered.

Jeff Ramsey also called his mother and his brother-in-law, who were staying in a cabin nearby and were able to escape.

In the Midwest, quarter-sized hail and an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out, while in the South, flood alerts are in effect for areas that were devastated by flash floods last week.

According to the National Weather Service, Vermont's experience with floods can be traced to both ongoing climate change and the state's mountainous geography.

Katherine Ferruzzo had been accepted to the University of Texas at Austin for the fall semester and planned to become a Special Education teacher, her family said.