Texas flooding updates: 13 dead, more than 20 campers unaccounted for

Amid devastating flooding in Texas, first responders are working to rescue those stranded by the floodwaters.

Evacuations of camps near the Guadalupe River were ongoing Friday afternoon, said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who is performing the duties of the governor.

There are 14 helicopters in the air, 12 drones and nine rescue teams. Swimmers are in the water rescuing children and adults who escaped the floodwaters by climbing trees, Patrick said.

At least 13 people are confirmed dead after catastrophic flooding in Kerr County, Texas, Sheriff Larry L. Leitha told reporters at a news conference Friday.

Up to 12 inches of rain has already fallen in Kerr County, about 60 miles north of San Antonio, with more rain expected through the evening.