At least 24 people have died after heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in parts of central Texas on Friday.

The death toll from sudden floods in the Texas Hill Country rose to 24 Friday night, officials said, as the search for more than 20 people missing from a girls summer camp continued through the night.

One of those killed in the Texas floods was Renee Smajstrla, 8, who was attending Camp Mystic, according to her uncle. Authorities say at least 24 people have died.