Flash Flood Warnings in Central Texas
On Sunday, July 13, 2025, heavy rainfall led to new flash flood warnings in Central Texas, particularly affecting areas in Kerr County that are still recovering from previous devastation. Rescuers continue their search for around 170 people missing since the floods on July 4.
Parts of Texas, including those along the Guadalupe River, are facing “life-threatening flash flood” warnings. This comes just days after earlier flooding resulted in at least 129 fatalities.
Footage shared by journalist Nick Sorter from the Lampasas River in Kempner showed the water rising “33 feet in just four hours.”
“🚨 BREAKING: MAJOR flooding currently underway in Kempner, Texas. The Lampasas River has risen 33 FEET in just FOUR HOURS. The good people of central Texas need a break!”
In response, Texas Governor Greg Abbott tweeted that Texas Task Force One and the Parks & Wildlife department are actively performing swift water rescues in Lampasas County. He also indicated ongoing rescue operations in San Saba, Lampasas, and Schleicher Counties, along with evacuations in several affected areas.
“We are expanding operations in all affected counties— while monitoring the rising waters in Kerrville,” Abbott noted.
Rescue teams searching the Guadalupe River corridor for the missing individuals were advised to evacuate due to the new flash flood warnings issued that Sunday. As a precaution, Kerrville officials closed Highway 39, allowing only emergency personnel and local residents through.
The Weather Prediction Center has indicated a “moderate” risk of flash flooding in the region until Monday morning, while forecasters from the National Weather Service predict that the Guadalupe River could reach about 15 feet by Sunday evening. Such levels would submerge the Highway 39 bridge in Hunt, near Camp Mystic.
While the rain is expected to be less intense than the previous floods, experts have cautioned that the already saturated ground raises significant risks.
James Cheshire, who operates an R.V. park in Lampasas, conveyed that consistent rain has been falling since 1 a.m., stating, “It has not let up at all. It’s still pouring rain right now.” Fortunately, his park is situated on high ground, allowing him to accommodate evacuees for the time being.
This heavy rainfall follows the Guadalupe River’s alarming rise of 26 feet during the July 4 events, with estimates indicating that approximately 120 billion gallons of water fell onto Kerr County alone, according to former NOAA chief scientist Ryan Maue.
