The Kerr County sheriff paused search efforts Sunday because of more flooding from heavy rain in Central Texas. Oklahoma, Arkansas and New Mexico were also under flood watches.

Last year, this same area was devastated by two wildfires. The three people killed were reportedly a man, a 4-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy. The three victims were swept away downstream and later found dead,

A flood watch was in effect for more than a dozen counties as authorities resumed the search for victims of the July 4 tragedy.