A Flash Flood Emergency and numerous Flash Flood Warnings were issued in portions of Central Texas on Sunday morning after torrential rain led to the rapid rise of the Lampasas River.

The alert says there is a high chance the Guadalupe River will flood on Sunday. They’re asking for all people, equipment and vehicles to move away from the river immediately. They also said all volunteer operations are suspended until further notice, stating “safety of lives is the highest priority.”

Would a flood scale like those used for hurricanes and tornadoes have prompted different actions by Texas officals and the public before July 4th flooding?

Kerr County, Texas, officials waited 90 minutes to send an emergency alert advising residents about the flooding, according to audio obtained by ABC affiliate KSAT. July 10, 2025 at 10:25 PM July ...

Nearly a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.

Exhausted volunteers were still trying to find dead bodies wiped out by the disaster in Sunday when they were told to evacuate via the new alert.