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

At least 95 people — including 36 children — have been confirmed dead in Kerr County, visibly emotional Texas officials announced in a grim update Wednesday. Of those who died, 59 are adults and 36 are children.

A public backlash is enveloping Kerr County over the local steps taken after the National Weather Service warned of a potential catastrophe.