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AUSTIN (KXAN) — Heavy rain overnight has produced over a foot of rainfall in just a few hours in the Hill Country.
The National Weather Service has issued multiple Flash Flood Warnings, with a Flash Flood Emergency declared early Friday morning.
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11:44 a.m.
The Llano River near Mason is rising rapidly, up to almost 16′. Flash Flood Warnings continue for portions of San Saba, Mason, and Gillespie County.
10:34 a.m.
The Kerr County Sheriff’s Office said there was a reunification center set up at Ingram Elementary School, located at 125 Brave Run W, Ingram, TX 78025.
10:30 a.m.
KXAN Meteorologist Tommy House said high-resolution models showed the heaviest rain winding down before 3 p.m., but the river flooding threat will remain through the night.
9:53 p.m.:
KXAN spoke with Saregeant Jonathan Lamb, Public Information Officer with the Kerrville Police Department.
Lamb said the major flooding is impacting the entire county, rescues and evacuations have been ongoing since early this morning and continue at this hour, including in the Hunt area.
Fatalities have been reported and confirmed, but Lamb said there are no fatality numbers reported at the moment.
Authorities currently do not have an estimate of how many homes or businesses have been affected.
9:23 a.m.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) said it was working with other state emergency response resources to remain engaged with local officials in support of flooding impacting the state.
8:57 a.m.
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS for Gillespie County and Mason County. KXAN Meteorologist Tommy House said life-threatening flooding is imminent or occurring. Leave low-lying or flood-prone areas immediately, but do not drive over water-covered roads.
8:43 a.m.
The city of Kerrville’s mayor issued a disaster declaration due to severe flooding.
8:41 a.m.
First United Methodist Church, located at 321 Thompson Drive, was established as a shelter for those displaced by the flooding.
Kerrville Fire Department personnel are monitoring area nursing and assisted living homes, which are sheltering in place.
8:30 a.m.
The Kerr County Sheriff’s Office has reported fatalities.
“This is a catastrophic flooding event in Kerr County. We can confirm fatalities but will not release further information until next of kin are notified.”
The Sheriff’s Office said it was working with a wide variety of local and state agencies to respond to calls and rescues.
“The entire county is an extremely active scene. 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,” KCSO said.
8:28 a.m.
8:19 a.m.
On Facebook, the Kerrville Fire Department is monitoring local nursing homes along the Guadalupe River.
“Kerrville Fire Department personnel are on site at nursing homes near the river and will take appropriate evacuation measures if necessary. So far, all nursing home residents are sheltering in place,” KFD said.
8:09 a.m.
The City of Kerrville shared in a Facebook post, “due to circumstances out of our control,” its ‘Fourth on the River’ Independence Day celebration has been canceled. The city also said the doors of the Arcadia Live Theater are open to anyone who has been evacuated and needs shelter.
7:59 a.m.
On Facebook, the City of Kerrville shared a list of low water crossings closed and reopened within city limits.
Those crossings are Francisco Lemos, G Street, Schreiner Street at Town Creek, all crossings on Town Creek, Bear Creek Bridge, sections of Water Street that were closed due to flooding are opening again as water recedes, and all crossings on Quinlan Creek are open.
“No other street flooding issues have been reported at this time,” the city said.
7:58 a.m.
The City of Kerrville announced in a Facebook post, it has opened an Emergency Shelter in place at First United Methodist Church.
7:47 a.m.
2 ENE Ingram (Kerr County) – Department of Highways reports Flash Flood.
5:44 a.m.
Hunt, Texas – Reports from Emergency Management officials of high water rescues ongoing along the Guadalupe River and South Fork of the Guadalupe River in Hunt, with people trapped on rooftops.
4:35 a.m.
Guadalupe River at Hunt continues to climb to 29.45 feet, with a forecast stage at 33.9 feet. Law enforcement issued reports of flash floods. The Kerr County Sheriff’s Office reported several low-water crossings flooded.
4:30 a.m.
Richland Springs – Reports from San Saba County dispatch stating that there was flooding across a street, where the Fire Department could not cross with their fire truck on the way to fight a small house fire.
4:20 a.m.
Guadalupe River at Hunt reached a major status, with a state value of 24.7 feet.
4:03 a.m.
Flash Flood Emergency continues with a catastrophic damage threat.
3:20 a.m.
Guadalupe River at Hunt reaches moderate-stage flooding at 13.99 feet.
2:50 a.m.
Guadalupe River at Hunt stage growth reaches 9.15 feet, just shy of minor flood status.
2:20 a.m.
Guadalupe River at Hunt begins to see stage growth up to 8.54 ft.
1:14 a.m.
Flash Flood Warning issued for portions of Bandera and Kerr County.
