The declaration will make federal resources available to individuals seeking housing and home repairs and to governments and nonprofits doing emergency work.

President Donald Trump on Sunday declared a major disaster in Texas as at least 67 people have died and dozens remain missing after torrential rainfall caused historic flooding along the Guadalupe River in the state's Hill Country.

Texas' lieutenant governor, Dan Patrick, told NBC on Sunday the death toll is likely to rise. He noted that over 800 people had been rescued so far.