A fresh Flash Flood Emergency was issued on Sunday for Hunt, Ingram, and Kerrville in Kerr County, Texas, following severe flooding in Texas along the Guadalupe River. The ongoing disaster has resulted in 79 reported deaths, according to the latest estimates.
The National Weather Service has warned residents in these areas, urging them to “go to higher grounds,” and to evacuate immediately for safety. The emergency comes amid the tragic news that several girls from Camp Mystic are still missing after their cabins were swept away by floodwaters.
Where is it flooding in Texas now?
The National Weather Service (NWS) Austin/San Antonio issued a Flash Flood Emergency with a specific warning for these cities:
- Hunt: This unincorporated community near Camp Mystic, where the Guadalupe River forks, has seen between 12 and 13 inches of rain, with the river cresting at 29.45 feet.
- Ingram: The city along the Guadalupe River is suffering from heavy debris and significant infrastructure damage, including the loss of a bridge on Cade Loop.
- Kerrville: As the county seat, Kerrville has seen the river reach 34 feet, flooding Louise Hays Park, nearby homes, and local businesses.
The Guadalupe River surged 20–29 feet on Friday, caused by 10–20 inches of rainfall, leading to catastrophic damage. The NWS has extended a Flood Watch through Sunday for south-central Texas, covering Bandera, Bexar, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Comal, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Hays, Kendall, Lee, Llano, Medina, Travis, and Williamson counties. However, the current Flash Flood Emergency is focused on Hunt, Ingram, and Kerrville.
Although not under the latest alert, communities such as Comfort in Kendall County (where the river crested at 34.76 feet) and Center Point in Kerr County were also seriously impacted earlier.
The NWS Austin/San Antonio emphasized, “A very dangerous flash flooding event is ongoing… An additional 1–5 inches of rain could fall, exacerbating major flooding along the Guadalupe River.”
Officials confirmed that several Camp Mystic girls remain missing. Texas Governor Greg Abbott said, for the first time since the storms began, there are 41 people confirmed to be unaccounted for across the state, and more could be missing.
These events highlight the severity and ongoing risk of flooding in Texas. Residents in affected areas are urged to stay alert to warnings and prioritize safety.
