Over the last decade, an array of local and state agencies have missed opportunities to fund a flood warning system intended to avert the type of disaster that swept away dozens of youth campers and others in Kerr County,

Twice, the Texas Division of Emergency Management turned down Kerr County's requests for money to improve flood warnings.

Authorities confirmed Wednesday that 120 people have died in the central Texas floods. Follow for live updates.

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

A 67-year-old man from Texas died in the Grand Canyon during an extreme heat warning, rangers said. The man was found at about 11:50 a.m. July 8 on the South Kaibab Trail, below Cedar Ridge, the National Park Service said in a news release.

The once-idyllic RV park – named Guadalupe Keys Resort to evoke the laid-back vibe of the Florida Keys – boasted nine, fully-furnished RVs for rent (each with its own BBQ pit), a small sandy beach shaded by towering cypress trees and lawn chairs for lounging and watching the gentle flow of the Guadalupe.

Central Texas braces for more rain after deadly floods; officials warn of renewed flash flood risk in already saturated areas. Follow Newsweek's live blog.

After deadly floodwaters swept through Central Texas, there are questions about the timeline of weather alerts and possible gaps in the warning system.