Texas’ Guadalupe River bursts banks and drowns multiple people as city begins to disappear underwater
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A deadly flash flood has left multiple people dead and thousands fleeing for their lives after the Guadalupe River burst, engulfing a Texas city.
The National Weather Service has declared a flash flood emergency for Kerr County, roughly 90 miles from San Antonio, after nearly 10 inches of rain fell overnight.
Heavy rainfall has caused the Guadalupe River to rise rapidly, with the water level having already reached a near-record height of 34 inches this morning.
At least one family is missing after their home was swept away in the storm.
Evacuations are under way for locals living along the river, with authorities warning the of a ‘dangerous’ and potentially ‘life-threatening’ floods.
Residents are urged to ‘seek higher ground immediately’.
The emergency warning remains in effect for the area, as well as nearby Kendall County, until at least 12pm local time Friday.
SEGUIN, TX: The Guadalupe River has risen to a height of 34 inches after Kerr County, Texas was pounded with more than 10 inches of rain overnight
KERRVILLE, TX: Evacuations are under way for locals living along the river, with authorities warning the of a ‘dangerous’ and potentially ‘life-threatening’ floods
The Kerr County Sheriff’s Office warned residents of a ‘catastrophic flooding’ event in a Facebook post Friday morning.
The update confirmed there have been ‘fatalities’ due to the floods, but did not disclose the number of people killed.
Their identities are being withheld pending family notification.
All of Kerr County is considered to be an ‘extremely active scene’, the sheriff said.
‘Our Office is working with a wide variety of local and state agencies to respond to calls and rescues,’ Kerr County Sheriff Larry L. Leitha said in the statement.
‘Residents are encouraged to shelter in place and not attempt travel. Those near creeks, streams, and the Guadalupe River should immediately move to higher ground.’
KERRVILLE, TX: The Guadalupe River rose to its second-highest height on record early Friday morning, completely engulfing much of Kerr County, Texas
The Guadalupe River has risen to its second-highest height on record, the National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed early Friday morning.
The river’s highest height was 36 feet, recorded during a major flood in 1987.
Meteorologists at KEYE-TV believe the record has already been surpassed today, but note the river’s flood gauge is no longer reporting.
This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.
