In the wake of catastrophic flooding in Central Texas that left more than 125 people dead and dozens missing, federal and state officials have warned residents and donors about a surge in disaster-related scams designed to exploit vulnerable families and charitable givers.

Over 130 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

A flood watch blanketed Texas Hill Country on Monday, after a weekend of back-to-back flood watches and more heavy rains. Yet another high-end flood event struck the beleaguered region on Sunday, with a 30-foot rise in water levels along the Lampasas River. Some places saw 8 to 10 inches of rainfall Saturday night into Sunday.