Crews are using construction equipment to clear vehicles, trees and homes in a race to locate more than 170 people still missing since Friday’s devastating flood.

At least 121 people have been killed and 173 others are missing as Texas officials deflect questions over the state’s response to the catastrophic flash floods.Kerr County remains at the center of the disaster after the Guadalupe River burst its banks on Friday.

The president has defended his administration's response to the fatal flooding amid criticism that federal assistance could have been provided more quickly.

The White House said the president will also visit the state emergency operations center to meet with first responders and relatives of flood victims.

Congressman Pete Sessions will join President Donald Trump in Kerr County on July 11 to survey flood damage and ongoing recovery efforts.

KERRVILLE, Texas (TNND) — It has been five days since catastrophic flooding hit Texas on what was supposed to be a joyous Fourth of July, and at least 170 people are still missing in Kerr County as the death toll across the state rises to 111.