At least six people have died and three others remain missing in Texas after a severe storm system fired up in the Plains over the past week, bringing heavy rain and severe flooding.

The floods have brought some southeastern Texas rivers up to levels near record stage, and some are expected to crest well above previous records. Sections of towns have been evacuated from rising waters, and animals have been herded away from the floods.

(MORE: Latest News on the Deadly Texas Floods)

It's just the latest in what has been a string of major flooding events over the last 12 months for the region, and as the water moves downstream toward the Gulf of Mexico, additional towns are likely to flood in areas near each swollen waterway.

We will continue to update the gallery at the top of this page with the latest photos as this dangerous weather situation continues to develop, so please check back frequently for the latest images.

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