Plans to develop a flood monitoring system in the Texas county hit hardest by deadly floods were scheduled to begin only a few weeks later.

Texas Hill Country is known for its landscapes, where shallow rivers wind among hills and through rugged valleys. That geography also makes it one of the deadliest places in the U.S. for flash flooding.

Camille Santana tragically lost her life during the Fourth of July floods that swept through Central Texas. Three other members of her family remain missing.

At least 120 people have been confirmed dead, and more than 160 remain missing after torrential rains caused the Guadalupe River to overflow

The deadly Texas floods have brought the state's approach to land approvals, especially in flood-prone areas, under more scrutiny.

In the wake of disaster, people are relying on the volunteer fire department, the backbone of the Hill Country.

Central Texas, with its rocky soil, steep terrain and susceptibility to heavy rain, has been prone to devastating floods over the decades.

More than 100 people have been confirmed dead since July 4, when the Guadalupe River in central Texas swelled overnight and triggered flash floods that swept through an area known locally as “Flash Flood Alley.