Follow for live updates in the Texas flooding as the death toll rises to 120, as rescue operations start to shift to recovery phase

NBC News correspondent Morgan Chesky was born and raised in Kerrville, Texas, and has been covering the devastating flooding in the region. His mother, Karen, and stepfather, Michael, had to evacuate their home on July 4th only to return to find the body of a young girl in the trees.

Five days after catastrophic flooding swept through Central Texas, the true scope of the disaster is still coming into focus — and for many, it’s difficult to comprehend. "This is unprecedented," said Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice.

NBC News' Morgan Chesky, grew up in Kerrville, Texas, where his mother and stepfather now reside. As flood waters rose along the Guadalupe River, his mother Karen and his stepfather Michael, woke up to emergency alerts at 4AM.

Kerr County is looking at how much warning was given before the flood and how to prevent the next disaster, while donations pour in for flood victims.

Chesky said live on TODAY that his mother had to evacuate her home after flood waters had risen to the height of her back patio.

Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring scolded reporters for shouting questions during a press conference. He then responded to NBC News' Morgan Chesky's question about why a flood warning system had not gone into place despite past county discussions.

The situation evolves daily. Several nonprofit groups that have arrived said they plan to remain on the ground for the next few weeks, providing physical, emotional, and spiritual support.

One of the heartbreaking stories to come from Texas Hill County as a baby boy and his parents are still missing in Kerrville.

The city of Kerrville and Kerr County provided another update following the fatal flash flooding that moved through the area Friday.

Many are dealing with the loss of their homes – as well as more than 30 of their friends and neighbors after historic flooding devastated the Hill Country.