The move comes following rounds of rain that hit the Hill Country overnight Thursday and into Friday. AUSTIN, Texas — The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) opened multiple floodgates at Wirtz and Starcke dams on Friday in an effort to release storm runoff flowing into Lake LBJ from the Llano River. The move comes following … Read more
The move comes following rounds of rain that hit the Hill Country overnight Thursday and into Friday. AUSTIN, Texas — The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) opened multiple floodgates at Wirtz and Starcke dams on Friday in an effort to release storm runoff flowing into Lake LBJ from the Llano River. The move comes following … Read more
Officials say at least six people have been killed in Kerr County due to the flooding, prompting evacuations. KERR COUNTY, Texas — A disaster declaration has been issued in the Texas Hill Country following a deadly flash flooding event early Friday morning, and many North Texans are on their way to help. Kerrville Mayor Joe … Read more
July Fourth brought “life-threatening flash flooding” to the Kerrville area. The mayor issued a disaster declaration and local holiday celebrations were canceled. KERRVILLE, Texas — Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr. issued a disaster declaration amid “catastrophic” local flooding that has killed at least 13 people on the Fourth of July. County and state officials confirmed … Read more
Floods in Kerrville force evacuations and transform July 4th festivities into emergency relief efforts as community rallies to support each other amid devastation. KERRVILLE, Texas — What was supposed to be a weekend of celebration and unity in Kerrville has transformed into a scene of survival and heartbreak. Devastating floods have torn through the city, … Read more
The family was reportedly vacationing at a river house in Kerr County as the floods swept through the area unannounced. KERR COUNTY, Texas — The Kerrville Daily Times says a family that was on vacation at a river house in Hunt has been reported missing after floodwaters swept through the area. Tivy soccer coach Reece … Read more
Heavy overnight rains in Texas Hill Country caused the Guadalupe River to reach near-record levels, prompting rescues. SAN ANTONIO — The water rose fast and furiously in the Hill Country overnight as residents’ Fourth of July anticipation turned into a frenzy to ensure the safety of themselves and their loved ones. While forecasters expected strong … Read more