He tied a garden hose around his waist and waded into chest-deep water. What happened next during the Texas floods is being called heroic.

Over 100 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

Follow for live updates in the Texas flooding as the death toll rises to 120, as rescue operations start to shift to recovery phase

New satellite images released from Maxar Technologies show the destruction of the flash floods that have resulted in the deaths of more than 100 people over the July 4 weekend.Local authorities estimate around 160 people are still missing as Thursday marks the seventh day of the search for victims.

Nearly a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.

More than 160 are still believed to be missing in hard-hit Kerrville and Ingram, Texas. Search crews and volunteers are continuing to scour miles along the Guadalupe River for the people still missing.

Most summers, Kerrville, Texas, draws crowds for its July 4 celebration. This year, the streets are filled with emergency responders.

More than 100 people are dead after heavy rainfall overwhelmed a river in central Texas. Here's what we know about Trump's trip to the area.

Follow for live updates in the Texas flooding as more than 173 are missing as rescuers continue a desperate search