Details of those who have died and those who are missing after US flash floods are slowly emerging - with several young girls among those unaccounted for.

At least from the flooding in , with an unknown number of people - including 27 girls from Camp Mystic in Kerr County - still missing.

As much as 10ins (25cm) of heavy rain fell in just a few hours overnight in central Kerr County on Friday, causing the banks of the Guadalupe River to burst at around 4am local time.

Tributes to those who died, and appeals for those who are still missing, are now being shared.

Renee's uncle Shawn Salta confirmed the eight-year-old had died, and said she was one of 700 children staying at Camp Mystic.

"Renee has been found and while not the outcome we prayed for, the social media outreach likely assisted the first responders in helping to identify her so quickly," he said.

"We are thankful she was with her friends and having the time of her life, as evidenced by this picture from yesterday.

"She will forever be living her best life at Camp Mystic."

Mountain Brook mayor Stewart Welch confirmed the death of eight-year-old Sarah, from Alabama, who was a pupil at Cherokee Bend Elementary.

"This is an unimaginable loss for her family, her school, and our entire community," he said. "Sarah's passing is a sorrow shared by all of us, and our hearts are with those who knew and loved her.

"As we grieve alongside the Marsh family, we also remember the many others affected by this tragedy."

Eloise's mother Missy Peck told local broadcaster FOX4 that her daughter and Lila were best friends and cabinmates at Camp Mystic.

Writing about her daughter on Instagram, Ms Peck said: "She lost her life in the tragic flooding... our family is grieving and processing this unimaginable loss together."

Lila's family told NBC Dallas Fort Worth, a local affiliate network of Sky's US partner network, that they were in "unimaginable grief", and said: "We ache with all who loved her."

Janie's family confirmed her death to a reporter from NBC Dallas Fort Worth, who said "her mother tells me she's devastated".

Kerr County judge Rob Kelly told the Washington Post that Mr Eastland, who owned the camp died in a helicopter on the way to a Houston hospital.

Local outlet The Kerrville Daily Times reported he was killed while trying to save the girls from the flash floods.

"It doesn't surprise me at all that his last act of kindness and sacrifice was working to save the lives of campers," guest columnist Paige Sumner said in the Daily Times' tribute to Mr Eastland.

RJ Harber told his daughters died during flooding in Kerr County, saying Blair "was a gifted student and had a generous kind heart".

He added that Brooke "was like a light in any room, people gravitated to her and she made them laugh and enjoy the moment".

He also said both his parents were still missing.

On Heart O' the Hills's website, the camp confirmed it was "right in the path of the flood" along the Guadalupe River.

While there were no campers in residence, Jane Ragsdale died. The camp said: "We at the camp are stunned and deeply saddened by Jane's death.

"She embodied the spirit of Heart O' the Hills and was exactly the type of strong, joyful woman that the camp aimed to develop with the girls entrusted to us each summer."

Relatives of Mr Ryan told local news broadcaster KHOU 11 that he died saving his family from floodwaters in Texas Hill County.

They described how he tried to smash a window to help them escape the rising water, but it cut his arm and he bled out before help could arrive.

Christin Jeffrey Jones posted on Facebook that her parents Penny and Emlyn Jeffrey are missing, as well her niece Madelyn 'Emmy' Jeffrey.

She said her family were in Hunt, Texas, and "were spending the night at their cabin on the river at Casa Bonita which is now completely gone".

"We ask for continued prayers and miracles," she said. "Please share the word."

RJ Harber also told CNN that his parents, Charlene and Mike Harber, are still missing.

He believes the couple have died.