The state leaves building zoning and permits up to the individual counties. And in most non-city counties, such as Kerr, which had 96 deaths as of Thursday due to floods, some officials tend to be lenient towards building owners with restrictions, some state leaders and environmental experts told ABC News.

As families rethink summer plans following deadly floods, Camp Skylark focuses on fun, faith, and emotional support for children.

When too much rain falls for the ground to absorb, it runs downhill, pulled by gravity into streams, creeks and rivers.