KERR COUNTY, Texas – Heavy rains across Central Texas have led to flooded rivers and creeks and multiple flash flood warnings and emergency notices from the National Weather Service.
A Flash Flood Emergency has been issued for the Guadalupe River from Center Point to Bergheim, says the NWS. This will be in place until 11:30 a.m.
The Latest:
7:22 a.m.
Bandera County has temporary shelters in place for residents impacted by flooding:
Lakehills United Methodist Church at 150 Avenue J in Lakehills, TexasSilver Sage Hill Country Resource Center at 803 Buck Creek Drive in Bandera, Texas
Southeastern Bandera County as well as Kendall County are under a Flash Flood Warning until 1 p.m. as Doppler radar and rain gauges have detected heavy rain across the area.
Between three inches and one foot of water has already fallen with additional rainfall up to one inch possible, says the NWS.
6:53 a.m.
Rescue boats are in the water in Kerr County.
At least two bridges have been washed away and flooded roads are hampering first responders in getting to flood-impacted areas.
Ten people trapped on top of a barn have been rescued.
According to the NWS, the Guadalupe River rose about 22 feet in less than an hour.
Kerr County flooding
Local perspective:
According to the NWS, at 5:30 a.m., a river gauge reported a large and deadly flood wave moving down the Guadalupe River.
The river gauge at Center Point, which sits between Kerrville and Comfort, has risen 32 feet in four hours and is expected to reach a crest similar to the July 4, 2025 catastrophic river flood that killed at least 130 people.
Flash flooding is already occurring, says the NWS.
What you can do:
Residents along the Guadalupe River are urged to seek higher ground now.
There are also two shelters in place for evacuees:
Calvary Temple at 3000 TX-534 Loop in KerrvilleCity West Church at 3139 Junction Highway in Ingram
This story is developing. Refresh for updates.
The Source: Information in this report comes from the National Weather Service, reporting by FOX 7 Austin and other sources.