The downpours that swept away a children's summer camp and wreaked deadly havoc on huge areas of Texas caught holidaymakers by surprise. As the death toll passes 90 people, questions are being raised about whether adequate flood warnings were provided and why people weren't evacuated ahead of the deluge.

Officials are being pressed about their response and whether there could have been a better warning system.

A July Fourth weekend deluge in Texas caused catastrophic flash flooding that has killed at least 89 people. Camp Mystic in Kerr County says Monday morning that it is “grieving the loss” of

Texas officials and law enforcement briefed reporters Tuesday morning on flash flooding in the Lone Star State that has left more than 100 people dead. Heavy rain began hitting the Texas Hill Country — about an hour outside of San Antonio — last week.