At least 108 people have died in Texas from the devastating flooding. The vast majority of fatalities -- 87 victims -- are in hard-hit Kerr County. The death toll in Texas has reached 109, Abbott said. Abbott went on a flyover to view the immense destruction in Kerr County, calling the damage widespread and "catastrophic."

The death toll in Kerr County, Texas climbed above 100 Friday night as recovery operations continued in the county on a day when President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump toured the damage left behind by July 4 flash flooding.