Texas Declares Flash Flood Emergency as Guadalupe River Surges 32 Feet in Hours
A flash flood emergency is unfolding in Texas Hill Country on Thursday as local officials warn residents to seek higher ground immediately. Read on for details about how much rain has fallen and what is still in store.
Evacuations Underway in Texas Hill Country as Rivers Crest
Heavy rain is falling across central Texas, causing the Guadalupe River at Center Point to rise 32 feet in a period of just four hours. Forecasters are warning that the river is predicted to reach levels similar to the deadly flooding event that killed over 100 people on July 4, 2025.
According to the gauge at Comfort, the Guadalupe River crested at 37.08 feet at about 8 am CDT on Thursday. This measurement broke the previous record of 35.64 feet on the day of last year's catastrophic flooding.
Several rivers are forecast to reach major flood stage by the end of the week, creating a life-threatening situation in this part of the Lone Star State. A flood warning is in place for multiple communities along the Guadalupe, including the city of Kerrville. Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr. said that there have been no flood-related deaths reported as of Thursday morning, noting that he hoped that the new warning systems are working as intended.
A separate flash flood emergency was issued for portions of Blanco and Gillespie counties near the Pedernales River.
Influx of Tropical Moisture to Blame for the Flooding
A series of slow-moving storms bringing moisture up from the Gulf is responsible for the heavy rain. Evacuations and water rescues are now happening across Uvalde and into Hill Country. The forecast is calling for the torrential rain and resulting flooding to persist across south-central Texas through at least Friday.
The major urban area of San Antonio has also been impacted by the severe weather. A tornado touched down on Wednesday in the northwestern corner of the Alamo City. The twister spun up as the city was also dealing with the threat of flash flooding.
Over a foot of rain has been recorded across the Big Bend region of Texas this week. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is responding by issuing a disaster declaration for 59 counties.
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