The death toll from flash floods that raged through central Texas has risen to 78 after searchers found more bodies.

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick says authorities expect the number to grow further as search operations continue.

In Kerr County, which has been the most impacted, at least 43 people are dead and 27 children remain missing tonight after floodwaters swept through Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp for girls. The statewide death toll thus far stands at 51 people. The number of deaths blamed on the flooding in Texas has risen to 51 tonight.