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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The Latest:<\/p>\n
7:22 a.m.<\/p>\n
Bandera County has temporary shelters in place for residents impacted by flooding:<\/p>\n
Lakehills United Methodist Church at 150 Avenue J in Lakehills, TexasSilver Sage Hill Country Resource Center at 803 Buck Creek Drive in Bandera, Texas <\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Between three inches and one foot of water has already fallen with additional rainfall up to one inch possible, says the NWS.<\/p>\n
6:53 a.m.<\/p>\n
Rescue boats are in the water in Kerr County.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At least two bridges have been washed away and flooded roads are hampering first responders in getting to flood-impacted areas.<\/p>\n
Ten people trapped on top of a barn have been rescued.<\/p>\n
According to the NWS, the Guadalupe River rose about 22 feet in less than an hour.<\/p>\n
Kerr County flooding <\/p>\n
Local perspective:<\/p>\n
According to the NWS, at 5:30 a.m., a river gauge reported a large and deadly flood wave moving down the Guadalupe River.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Flash flooding is already occurring, says the NWS.<\/p>\n
What you can do:<\/p>\n
Residents along the Guadalupe River are urged to seek higher ground now.<\/p>\n
There are also two shelters in place for evacuees:<\/p>\n
Calvary Temple at 3000 TX-534 Loop in KerrvilleCity West Church at 3139 Junction Highway in Ingram <\/p>\n
This story is developing. Refresh for updates.<\/p>\n
The Source: Information in this report comes from the National Weather Service, reporting by FOX 7 Austin and other sources.<\/p>\n
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