More sudden floods for the center of Texas are forecast, where more than 100 lives were claimed for devastating floods last week.
The sudden floods in the Texas Hill Country region materialized in the early hours of July 4, when the Guadalupe River increased more than 20 feet. The sequelae were catastrophic, especially in Kerr County, where 103 people were killed. More than 100 people are not yet counted, but the search effort has been suspended due to the most sudden floods expected on Sunday, according to the Kerville Police Department.
It is expected that approximately 3 to 6 inches of rain accumulate Sunday in areas that flooded last week, and also create floods in new areas, according to the NWS meteorate prediction center.
Earlier in the morning, the thunderstorms that produce 2 to 4 inches of rain per hour went to the counties of northern Llano and Burnet, according to the National Meteorological Service, which warned that “the floods are now in progress or are expected to begin soon.”
“The significant rain has fallen and is expected to develop floods shortly, particularly on the plain county,” said the weather service.
The rain is expected to move southeast to the Hill Country region and the southern Plateau, said the weather service.
“Do not drive on flooded or barricades,” warned the weather service.
Sudden flood warnings have been issued in Bertram, Llano, Cherry Spring, Watson and Briggs until 10:45 am local time, according to the weather service.
In Williamson County, officials warned that sudden floods are occurring due to an increase in the San Gabriel River and advised residents who do not conduct floods. The northwest of the county is under a warning of sudden flood until 10 am local time.
Kerr County, which was struck especially hard on the floods last week, is also under a sudden flood warning until 11:30 am local time, the city of Kerville announced on Facebook. Heavy rains have already begun to fall in the city, according to the Kerville Police Department.
The video published on Instagram showed what appears to be flood waters and fallen trees near the Guadalupe River.
“This is a dangerous and potentially deadly situation,” the city warned. “Do not try to travel unless you flee from an area subject to floods or under an evacuation order.”
Insiya Gandhi contributed.
