Flash Flooding Returns to Texas Hill Country Just Days After Devastating July Storms
Hey everyone, I want to give you a real-time heads-up about what's happening right now in Central Texas and the Hill Country. We're facing another serious threat of flash flooding — and this comes just a week after deadly floods ravaged the area on July 4th. It’s hard to believe that such devastation could happen again so soon, but weather conditions are lining up in a concerning way.
As of this morning, the National Weather Service has upgraded the flash flood threat for the region. Slow-moving storms have already dumped an estimated 8 to 10 inches of rain in areas upstream along the San Saba and Colorado Rivers, northwest of Austin. That’s a massive amount of water in a short period — and rivers like the Llano are responding fast. The Llano River, for instance, is forecasted to hit 18.90 feet in Llano, reaching moderate flood stage. That’s not just high — that’s dangerously high.
The Guadalupe River in Kerr County is also under a Flash Flood Warning, and recent forecasts are suggesting that some of the same communities hit hardest on July 4 may again see up to 10 inches or more of rainfall by the end of the day. The Weather Prediction Center has marked those high-risk areas in red on their latest flood outlook — so if you’re in or near those zones, or if you know someone who is, please take this seriously.
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A Flood Watch remains in effect for Central Texas until 7 p.m. this evening. That means conditions are favorable for flash flooding, and it could happen with very little warning. With the ground already saturated from previous storms, there’s even less room for this new rainfall to soak in. That raises the risk for quick runoff, river swelling, and dangerous road conditions.
It’s critical to have multiple ways of receiving emergency alerts, especially if you're sleeping overnight or out of reach of cell service. Radio, weather apps, or community alert systems like CodeRed can be lifesavers. In fact, Kerr County issued a CodeRed alert already, warning residents about the increased threat.
We don’t know exactly where the heaviest rain will fall — that’s the unpredictable nature of these storm systems — but what we do know is that the threat is real and it's ongoing right now.
So please, if you're in the region or have family or friends there, share this with them. Stay aware, stay dry, and most importantly, stay safe.
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