ToplineAt least 59 deaths—including the deaths of 15 children—have now been confirmed in the central Texas flash floods, according to the latest update from officials, though dozens of children from a summer camp remain unaccounted for as blame swirls over preparedness and whether residents were properly alerted.

Texas family helps rescue woman clinging to a tree after being swept downriver 20 miles Christopher Guest Reveals the "Brutal" Backstage Dog Show Moment That He Couldn't Include in ‘Best in Show': "It's Too Much" Trump Promised ‘No Tax on Tips.’ Then Came the Fine Print.

The declaration will ensure federal resources are made available to those impacted by the catastrophic flooding.