By Rich McKay and Andy Sullivan HUNT, Texas (Reuters) -At least 43 people, including 15 children, have been confirmed dead following flash floods in central Texas, authorities said on Saturday as rescuers continued a frantic search for dozens more campers,

At least 50 people are dead in central Texas after devastating flash floods slammed Hill Country, with water rescues taking place along the Guadalupe River. While officials couldn't confirm an exact number of those who remain unaccounted for,

The following counties and areas in Texas currently have a flood warning in place: Guadalupe River near Bloomington affecting Victoria, Refugio and Calhoun counties. Neches River near Diboll, affecting Angelina, Polk and Trinity counties. Rio Grande, Big Bend National Park, affecting Brewster County.