Slow-Moving Thunderstorms Bring More Flooding and some Evacuations to Central Texas
TEXAS HILL COUNTRY, TEXAS, JUL 12 – Search operations halted amid ongoing flash flood warnings as over 100 deaths and 140 missing are reported in Texas Hill Country, officials warn of rapid river rises and saturated ground.
- On Sunday morning, heavy rainfall and slow-moving thunderstorms triggered flood warnings and evacuations in Kerrville, Texas, elevating river levels and flood risks.
- Beginning at 4:03 a.m. Sunday, a Flash Flooding Emergency alert was announced, followed by a flood warning issued at 9:10 a.m., as heavy rainfall further saturated regions still affected by flooding from July 4.
- Authorities activated CodeRed alerts overnight, suspended all river corridor search operations, and warned volunteers not to enter flooded areas unless evacuating, emphasizing safety amid rising waters.
- Forecasters expected the Guadalupe River at Hunt to crest above 14 feet Sunday afternoon, classified as moderate flood stage, with Kerrville river levels just below minor flood stage, calling it a "life-threatening situation."
- Floodgate operations began on the Highland Lakes, roads closed in flooded areas, and officials warned of rapid river rises and ongoing flash flooding risks across Central Texas through the day.
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Several Hill County roads closed by high water
Hill County, Tx (FOX44) - Hill County Emergency Management and Hill County Sheriff's Office reports several hazardous areas due to high water. FM 933, N OF FM 934: Water over roadway but passable, Emergency Vehicles present to slow traffic. SH 174, N of FM 933, closed to 1 lane. FM 933 just North of Whitebluff: Down to one lane due to flooding, reduce speed. FM 933 just North of FM 934: Water over the roadway, reduce speed. SH 174 In the 1800BLK…


Another Round of Flooding Impacts Central Texas
Evacuation orders were issued and high-water rescue operations were executed once again across central Texas on July 13 as heavy rain brought another round of river flooding to the already-devastated region. This is the second major flood event to hit the Lone Star State since floods stemming mostly from the Guadalupe River struck during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, killing at least 129 people, including several children. Texas Gov. Greg …


Just over a week after the deadly flash floods that hit Texas Mountain (Texas Hill Country), the area could again face a potentially deadly flood this Sunday, due to slow-moving electrical storms causing heavy rains, sudden flooding and a rapid rise in river levels in parts of central Texas. A sudden flood emergency was declared for southeast San Saba County, including Colorado Bend State Park, where between 150 and 200 mm of rain fell in six ho…
Just over a week after deadly flash floods struck Central Texas, slow-moving thunderstorms brought heavy rain Sunday and the potential for flash flooding and rapid river flows across the region.
By Chris Boyette, Michelle Watson and Linda Lam, CNN Just over a week after deadly flash floods hit the Texas Hill Country, the area could face another life-threatening surge Sunday as slow-moving thunderstorms brought intense rain, flash flooding and rapidly rising rivers to parts of Central Texas. A flash flood emergency has been declared for southeastern San Saba County, including Colorado Bend State Park, where 6 to 8 inches of rain fell in …
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