At least 80 people are believed dead in six counties across Texas after the deadly floods that struck the state on the 4th of July, according to the latest information from state officials.The majority of the deaths -- 68 in all,

Catastrophic flash floods in Texas have tragically killed more than 100 people over the weekend, after the banks of the Guadalupe River burst its banks. Floodwaters rose 26 feet (eight metres) in just 45 minutes before the sun rose on Friday (4 July), sweeping away homes and vehicles.

In the days after the devastating flood that killed dozens in Central Texas, local officials have deflected direct questions about preparations and warnings in advance of the storm that struck July Fo