The Houston Texans are committing $500,000 to provide help to those affected by the shocking flooding in the Texas Hill Country communities.

Some 27 people, including nine children, have been confirmed ᴅᴇᴀᴅ after flash floods in central Texas, authorities said on Saturday, as rescuers continued a frantic search for survivors including dozens still missing from a girls’ summer camp.

The sheriff’s office in Kerr County, Texas said 800 people had been evacuated from the region as flood waters receded in the area around the Guadalupe River, about 85 miles northwest of San Antonio.

At least 23 to 25 people from the Camp Mystic summer camp were missing, most of them reported to be young girls. The river waters rose 29 feet rapidly near the camp.

The U.S. National Weather Service said that the flash flood emergency has largely ended for Kerr County, the epicenter of the flooding, following thunderstorms that dumped as much as a foot of rain early on Friday.

A flood watch, however, remains in effect until 7pm on Saturday from the San Antonio-Austin, Texas, region, with scattered showers expected throughout the day.

The Houston Texans are committing $500,000 to help to those affected by the shocking floods

Parts of the Lone Star State are expected to be hit by up to five more inches of rain Saturday

Several counties – including Travis and Burnet Counties – are under a flash flood emergency as flood waters are tearing down homes, sweeping away children, and leaving families devastated

Debris from the flash flooding in Texas on Saturday. President Donald Trump also broke his silence on the devastating floods, as he pledged to fully support the ongoing recovery efforts 

Rushing water on the Guadalupe River on Saturday. Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the floods had been devastating, and declared that ‘we need God more than ever’

Trees lean as rushing water surges by in Kerrville, Texas, on Saturday. Over 150 people were airlifted from danger during the extensive search and rescue efforts by Texas authorities throughout Friday

Donald Trump said the federal government is working with state and local officials to respond to the flooding.

‘Melania and I are praying for all of the families impacted by this horrible tragedy. Our Brave First Responders are on site doing what they do best,’ he said on social media.

A statement from Texans owners Janice, Hannah and Cal McNair read: ‘We are heartbroken by the loss and damage that our neighbors in the Texas Hill Country have endured.

‘We are especially devastated to hear about the children who are still missing and we are praying they are reunited with their families soon.

‘Our hearts will remain with everyone affected and in addition to our donation, we will continued to support the search, rescue and recovery efforts in the coming weeks.’ 

More to follow.