The National Guard was deployed in Texas on Friday after a devastating river flood killed at least half a dozen people and swept away children at a local Christian camp.

Heavy rain on Friday morning caused the Guadalupe River to reach nearly 30 feet, surging 20 feet in only an hour.

At least six people have been reported dead, according to FOX affiliate KABB. 

Two young girls attending Camp Mystic remain missing, KSAT 12 reported.

Severe flooding was reported Friday in Kerr County, Texas. (City of Kerrville)

A local Walmart is being used as a temporary reunification center and shelters have been activated, according to the City of Kerrville Police Department.

The Red Cross is assisting, according to the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office.

Kerr County spokesperson and county Judge Rob Kelley and the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.