COMFORT, Texas — Kendall County officials said they have received no reports of fatalities or serious injuries after flooding impacted the county.
The county judge said the Guadalupe River reached about 200,000 cubic feet per second Thursday morning, higher than during last year’s July 4 flood. He said damage to roads, bridges and property is widespread, but officials cannot complete a full assessment while floodwaters remain high.
Officials said two official rescues have been conducted, along with multiple assists to help residents reach the county’s evacuation center. The shelter housed about 68 residents at its peak, with 63 people remaining there Thursday afternoon. Food, supplies and accommodations for pets are being provided.
The emergency management coordinator said county officials began preparing for the storm Tuesday by coordinating with local emergency partners and monitoring weather forecasts. He said notifications were sent early Thursday morning warning residents along the Guadalupe River to seek higher ground, and voluntary evacuations were carried out in low-lying areas near Comfort.
Officials said another rise in the river is expected later Thursday, but they do not anticipate it reaching the level of the first wave. They urged residents to avoid low-water crossings and continue monitoring emergency alerts.
Officials also said the red-colored water reported near Comfort is the result of red dye released from a nearby facility and does not pose a public safety concern.