Move to Higher Ground’: Deadly Flash Flood Hits Kerrville, Texas

Disaster Declaration Issued in Kerrville

The Kerrville city has declared the status of the disaster after a frightening flood on the banks of the Guadalupe River, due to which many people have died and the people have been removed on a large scale. On Friday morning, the historic rain wreaked in South Central Texas, causing a "deadly flood wave" and has created a position of four different flash flood emergency in the entire area.

Floodwaters submerge homes along Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas.

Residents Urged to Seek Higher Ground

The residents of Central Texas have been advised to avoid traveling to high places and traveling immediately due to the warning of floods to life for life. National weather service issued a sudden flood warning for the area, due to which the emergency clearance required on the side of Guadalupe River.

Life-Threatening Flooding Confirmed

According to officials, due to the floods and widespread destruction due to the sudden flood from Hunt Downstream. Director of Flood Operation in Harris County Flood Control District and Meteorologist Jeff Lindner warned in a post on X (East Twitter), "immediately go to the higher place!" "This is a deadly flood situation."

Fatalities Confirmed, Rescue Efforts Underway

Kerr County Sheriff Office has confirmed deaths, but has said that till the families are notified, further information will not be given. The office said in the Facebook post, "Our office is working with various types of local and state agencies to respond to call and rescue. The entire county is a very active scene. Residents are encouraged to take shelter and travel. Those who They are near the river, streams and Guadalupe River, they should immediately go to the higher place."

Record Flood Levels and Ongoing Rescues

CBS Austin's meteorologist Avery Tomasco described it "destructive status" and warned that the Guadalupe River can soon reach the level of flood. Satellite image shows that many home, business and places have been drowned or flowing on the banks of the river. Rescue campaign is still released, in which people are reporting down from the roofs.