Statewide Death Total for Texas Flooding Updated By Officials

The widespread flooding throughout central Texas has resulted in several deaths, and a new update from local officials paints an awful picture of the devastation that's taken place.

Officials say that at least 70 people have died as a result of the floods, including 21 children.

At least 59 of the 70 people died in Kerr County, while four are believed to be dead in Travis County. Three fatalities have been reported in Burnet County, two in Kendall County and then one each in Tom Green and Williamson counties.