According to local authorities, at least 109 people died on July 4 and 5, most of which were swept up in floodwaters from campgrounds along the Guadalupe River. That’s just shy of the 118 deaths reported as a result of Hurricane Rita in 2005.

The psychological toll of recovering the bodies of flood victims in Texas is drawing increased attention as the death toll grows.

Officials said more than 850 people had been rescued after a sudden storm dumped up to 15 inches of rain across the region.