A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Kerr County, Texas, effective from 7:31 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. CDT on July 16. This warning means flooding is imminent or already occurring in the area and residents should take immediate action.
Flash flooding can develop rapidly during heavy rainfall, particularly in low-lying areas, near streams, and in areas with poor drainage. Water can rise quickly enough to sweep away vehicles and make roads impassable within minutes. Kerr County residents in flood-prone zones should expect water to accumulate in unexpected places during this warning period.
What You Might Notice
Residents may see water rising in normally dry creek beds, swollen streams, and pooling in parking lots and roadways. Rainfall intensity typically increases before major flooding occurs, so heavy rain itself is a key indicator that conditions are worsening.
Who Is Affected: Anyone in Kerr County, particularly those living in flood-prone areas, in mobile homes, near waterways, or in basement-level dwellings.
What You Can Do Now
1. Know your evacuation routes: Identify the quickest way to higher ground or out of your area. Don’t wait for an evacuation order if you feel unsafe.
2. Monitor local updates: Keep your phone charged and follow guidance from Kerr County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service. Sign up for local alert systems if you haven’t already.
3. Avoid flooded roads: Never drive through standing water—as little as 6 inches of moving water can sweep a car off the road. Plan alternate routes ahead of time.
Flash flood warnings can change quickly. Stay alert, keep communication devices accessible, and remember that moving to high ground is always the safest action during a flood warning.
For live updates and additional space and severe weather data, visit the NOAA dashboard at https://survivalsiren.com/spaceweather/feed.html.
Source: National Weather Service (NWS)
