India, July 11 -- The flash floods that struck Central Texas have claimed dozens of lives, but amid tragedy, a story of survival stands out. Devyn Smith, 23, is the only confirmed survivor from a family of six swept away by the rapidly rising Guadalupe River near Ingram, Texas.

While Smith survived, two of her family members are still missing, and others are confirmed dead. According to a NBC news report, Devyn's father, Joel Ramos, Michelle and Cody Crossland (her uncle and aunt) were all confirmed dead while her mother, Tasha Ramos, and sister Kendall Ramos are still missing.

Smith's cousin, Xavier Ramirez, told NBC that the family climbed atop their trucks and his uncle tried to hold everyone, but "the current was too strong". The fa...