Thirteen people are dead and more than 20 people unaccounted for after heavy rain lashed Texas, leading to "catastrophic" flooding.

Children are among the dead, and about 23 campers from a summer camp in the area, Camp Mystic, are unaccounted for, said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who has taken on the duties of acting governor.

Up to 12 inches of rain has already fallen in Kerr County, about 60 miles north of San Antonio, with the rain ongoing through the evening.

Thirteen people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.{ai:summary}<p>Thirteen people have died and over 20 are unaccounted for due to severe flooding in Texas caused by heavy rainfall. Among the deceased are children, and approximately 23 campers from Camp Mystic are missing. Kerr County has received up to 12 inches of rain, with more expected. </p><p>#society</p>

Texas flooding updates: 13 dead, more than 20 campers missing

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