Kerrville, Texas — Communities across the Texas Hill Country remain on high alert after days of relentless rainfall triggered catastrophic flooding that has killed at least two people, damaged critical infrastructure and forced numerous water rescues across the region.
Although the heaviest rain is expected to gradually shift away, Flash Flood Warnings and other Flood Alerts remain in effect across parts of south-central Texas, where saturated ground and swollen rivers continue to pose a serious threat.
Forecasters say up to two additional inches of rain could still fall through Friday morning, with isolated locations receiving even higher totals.
Deadly Flooding Leaves Communities Devastated
The dangerous flooding began earlier this week as slow-moving thunderstorms combined with deep Gulf moisture, producing days of torrential rainfall across the Texas Hill Country.
Some communities have recorded more than 24 inches of rain, overwhelming rivers, creeks and drainage systems.
Officials confirmed that a woman died near Uvalde after her vehicle was swept away by floodwaters, while the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office reported another fatality near Center Point.
Authorities have not yet released the identity of the second victim.
Emergency officials continue urging residents to avoid flooded roads and remain alert as water levels fluctuate throughout the region.
Rivers Rose at an Alarming Rate
One of the most dramatic impacts occurred along the Guadalupe River, where officials said the river surged more than 34 feet in less than two hours before gradually beginning to recede later Thursday.
Earlier in the day, the National Weather Service (NWS) warned of “large and deadly flood waves” moving downstream along the Guadalupe and Pedernales rivers, with flooding also spreading into the Nueces and Frio River basins.
The NOAA Weather Prediction Center placed portions of south-central Texas under a Level 4 of 4 flash flood risk before conditions slowly improved later in the day.
While the highest threat has since eased, a Level 2 flash flood risk remains in effect for parts of the region as additional rain moves through.
Hundreds of Rescues and Major Infrastructure Damage
Floodwaters left widespread destruction across multiple counties, prompting large-scale rescue operations.
Officials said the Comfort RV Resort was evacuated, while 10 people were rescued by helicopter from the roof of a barn near Kerrville.
Police in Uvalde reported conducting at least 25 water rescues since Tuesday as floodwaters inundated neighborhoods.
The flooding also damaged transportation infrastructure.
North American Monsoon Brings Rain, Flash Flood Threat and Wildfire Risk Across the West
According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), a barge struck the Sidney Baker Bridge in Kerr County, while floodwaters affected at least 125 roadways across Central Texas.
As of Thursday afternoon, officials said 87 roads remained closed because of flooding, debris or structural damage.
State Emergency Declared Across 59 Counties
With millions of Texans facing continued flood threats, Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of emergency covering 59 counties.
The governor said the state deployed Black Hawk helicopters, Texas National Guard personnel and additional rescue teams ahead of the worst flooding to assist local emergency responders.
Authorities continue encouraging residents in flood-prone areas to evacuate immediately if instructed and to never attempt to drive through flooded roadways.
Region Faces Another Flood Disaster One Year After Historic Tragedy
The latest disaster comes just over one year after the catastrophic July 4, 2025 flooding that devastated many of the same Texas Hill Country communities.
That historic event claimed at least 135 lives, including 28 people connected to Camp Mystic, where campers and counselors were caught in rapidly rising floodwaters.
For many residents still rebuilding from that tragedy, this week’s storms have reopened painful memories while bringing another round of dangerous flooding to the region.
Officials warn that although rainfall is expected to diminish, life-threatening flooding could continue even after the rain ends as rivers remain swollen and runoff continues flowing downstream.
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