The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning on Friday morning, prompting evacuations along the Guadalupe River in Texas due to severe flooding, according to authorities.
Many highways and streets in Kerrville, Texas, which is roughly 58 miles northwest of San Antonio, are flooding, and the police posted on social media that they were coordinating with the Kerrville Fire Department to evacuate citizens.
Although Kerr County officials acknowledged that people had perished in the flooding, they would not provide any information until the deceased’ families had been contacted.
According to the Police Department, a Walmart store was serving as a makeshift reunification hub for those who had been displaced by the water. Authorities advised people to avoid driving through water and to avoid flooded regions. Additionally, people were cautioned against calling 911 for updates.
According to a statement from the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office, the whole county is a very bustling scene. It is advised that locals stay put and refrain from trying to travel. People should immediately relocate to higher ground if they are close to creeks, streams, or the Guadalupe River.
According to the National Weather Service, the flash flood warning will be in force until 10:30 a.m. and will affect southwestern Concho County and southern Tom Green County in west-central Texas.
The Weather Service reported that thunderstorms have brought significant rain to the region, with up to four inches of rain falling. The organization warned that the downpour had caused potentially fatal flash floods of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses, and that another two inches might fall.
There have been numerous reports of flooded homes and roadways throughout Tom Green County, according to the San Angelo, Texas, Weather Service.
The organization warned that these situations are potentially fatal and advised people to avoid driving.
On Friday morning, Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr. declared a catastrophe.
On social media, the city of Kerrville posted pictures of the churning, quickly flowing Guadalupe River beneath a bridge while cars slowly moved across it. Residents near the water were advised by the city to relocate right away to higher ground.
According to the city, the flooding forced the cancellation of the Fourth of July event on the river.
The story is still evolving.
