Here's what to know about the deadly flooding, the colossal weather system that drove it and ongoing efforts to identify victims.

The camp, which was established in 1926, has experienced a long history of flooding from the Guadalupe River, leading to multiple evacuations and damages across the campgrounds, according to CNN. The July 4 flood was the most damaging disaster in the area, followed by a flooding in 1987 in which 10 children at a different camp nearby were killed.

In Texas’ Flash Flood Alley, nearly a foot of rain fell near Kerrville, while over 22 inches drenched parts of the Hill Country, triggering deadly floods.