Heavy rains unleashed a “catastrophic” and deadly flood Friday on the Guadalupe River in Central Texas, prompting evacuations and a frantic search for missing people. At least 32 people were killed in the flood, officials said Saturday afternoon, as both state and county authorities emphasized many unknowns remain.

Authorities said at least 24 people have died in flooding around Kerr County, Texas, and officials are still performing water rescues.

Scenes of devastation stretched along Texas' Guadalupe River Saturday morning the day after a "deadly flood wave" pushed a 20-foot surge of water several miles down the river, leaving at least 32 dead and dozens more still missing,