Over 100 people have died in the Texas flooding as of Tuesday. Here are answers to commonly asked questions from USA TODAY readers.

As the death toll climbs in Central Texas from catastrophic flooding over the holiday weekend, many are wondering if the tragic event could have been prevented and who is to blame.  President Trump has declared a major disaster for the state of Texas following flood waters that have claimed more than 100 lives so far.

Just like during his first stint in the White House, President Donald Trump's inaugural visit to Texas in his second term will be amid human tragedy.

"The agony that Texas is feeling right now…there aren't words to describe," Cruz told CBS News Texas on Monday.

The Republican senator, who was on a preplanned family vacation, did not return to his state until 72 hours after the deadly disaster, which his office said was as quickly as possible.