Gov. Glenn Youngkin says his family was saved from catastrophic Texas flooding

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin said his family was rescued by swift water crews and Texas Army National Guardsmen from catastrophic flooding in Texas.

The Associated Press has reported that more than 100 people have died due to the devastating flooding in Texas, which particularly affected Kerr County.

Following an event celebrating Youngkin's reduction of regulations in the Commonwealth, when addressing flooding in Texas, Youngkin said he and his wife's family members were rescued in the Hunt area of Kerr County by responders.

"My family was there, along with friends, and by the grace of God, my family was safe," Youngkin said. "I have to say, there were moments when they weren't."

Youngkin said he arrived in Texas on Friday, July 4, and described the response by Texas officials as being "extraordinary." He explained that he accompanied swift water crews and Texas National Guardsmen to rescue his family.

"From their emergency teams, from the governor, from the Texas National Guard, every resource was deployed," Youngkin said.

Youngkin added that Virginia swift water rescue teams have been sent to Texas to assist in rescue efforts.