The area of the Hill Country hit by tragic flooding a year ago is experiencing a Flash Flood Emergency Thursday morning. And the situation has turned deadly.
Travis County Judge Andy Brown confirmed that at least one person has died as a result of the flooding. No other details were available.
At 11:43 AM CST- Governor Abbott posted on X:
Gov. Abbott provides update on current state response to flooding in Texas: 1,300+ Responders Deployed,,80+ Rescues Made,46+ Boats Deployed,19+ Aircraft Deployed Rivers will continue rising.
Turn Around Don’t Drown. Find High Ground.
Major water rescues continue across the area as severe flash flooding traps some residents in their homes, with reports of people sheltering in attics from Ingram to Center Point and Kerrville. City officials are urging residents to move to the highest safe level of their home or building and avoid traveling unless it is absolutely necessary.
A flash flood emergency has been issued for central Kerr County, including Kerrville, Ingram and Hunt. A flash flood emergency is an enhanced type of flash flood warning These situations pose an extreme threat to human life and can lead to catastrophic damage.
A shelter in place order has been issued for residents in the city of Kerr until 3:16pm.
Active evacuations were underway in several areas, including:
- Goat Creek
- Arcadia Loop
- Lowery/Guadalupe area
- Junction Highway low-water crossings
- Other low-lying neighborhoods