Over just two hours, the Guadalupe River at Comfort, Texas, rose from hip-height to three stories tall, sending water weighing as much as the Empire State building downstream roughly every minute it remained at its crest. The force of floodwater is often more powerful and surprising than people imagine.

President Donald Trump has landed in Texas for a firsthand look at the devastation caused by catastrophic flooding that has killed at least 120 people, which the administration has characterized as a

On Wednesday, hundreds prayed, wept, and held one another at a prayer service, among the first of many somber gatherings to come in the weeks ahead.

The United Cajun Navy has been actively involved in the search and rescue efforts in Texas following devastating floods. The Louisiana-based group is also providing emotional support

The United Cajun Navy and Mission Mules are providing emotional support and recovery efforts in Central Texas, nearly a week after deadly flash floods devastated the area, with the United Cajun Navy accepting no new volunteers for this mission but inviting support on their website and Mission Mules accepting donations.