SAN ANTONIO – Parts of Central Texas are experiencing what officials described as a “catastrophic flooding event,” where fatalities have been confirmed.
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Officials with the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office reported the flooding event along the Guadalupe River, following more than six inches of overnight rain in the area, located far north of San Antonio toward the Hill Country.
This is a catastrophic flooding event in Kerr County. We can confirm fatalities but will not release further information...
Posted by Kerr County Sheriff's Office on Friday, July 4, 2025
According to our sister station, KSAT, authorities have urged residents to shelter in place, and those living near creeks and streams should move to higher ground.
“This may be a once-in-a-lifetime flood” for the county, KCSO spokesperson Clint Morris told KSAT, adding it’s “an extremely active scene, countywide” and that they’ve responded to multiple calls for high-water rescues. People should avoid traveling west of Ingram near the Guadalupe River.
KSAT also reports the City of Kerrville has issued a disaster declaration, activating the City Emergency Management Plan due to the severity.
Sources tell KPRC 2 that Houston area first responders and firefighters are responding as part of Texas Task Force 1 to help with the flooding in central Texas.
In an afternoon press conference, Kerr County Sheriff Larry L. Leitha confirms right now, there are 13 fatalities from the flooding in the county, but said there could potentially be more. There are also still “several” people unaccounted for. He did not give an exact number, but said this will probably be a couple day process for search and rescue.
He also said it is still raining and they aren’t quite sure when exactly it will stop, but hopefully it shouldn’t last much longer.
He said if anyone needs help finding or connecting with loved ones, they should call the Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767.