"Catastrophic" flash flooding along the Guadalupe River in Texas from Hunt downstream to Comfort has caused at least 13 deaths, authorities said.
"Move to high ground immediately!" warned Jeff Lindner, a meteorologist and director of Harris County Flood Control District flood operations and forecasting, in a post on X. "This is a life threatening flash flood situation."
Earlier in the day, Kerr County Sheriff's Office confirmed there had been fatalities but said it would not release more information until the next of kin are notified.
"Our Office is working with a wide variety of local and state agencies to respond to calls and rescues," the sheriff's office said in a statement on its Facebook page.
"The entire county is an extremely active scene. Residents are encouraged to shelter in place and not attempt travel. Those near creeks, streams, and the Guadalupe River should immediately move to higher ground."
Newsweek reached out to the Kerr County Sheriff's Office by phone for comment.
Camp Mystic Water Rescues
Camp Mystic, a summer camp for girls, was included in the flood region and water rescues were necessary in the area. Twenty-three girls from the camp are still unaccounted for.
"BREAKING: 23 girls from Camp Mystic are unaccounted for after the Kerrville flooding, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick said in a press conference," Keenan posted. "We are praying they're found safe."
Rain To Continue on Friday
A Friday morning forecast from the National Weather Service (NWS) attributed the excessive moisture to remnants of Tropical Storm Barry, which formed in the Gulf over the weekend.
"The heavy rain threat is forecast to largely diminish by later today," the forecast said.
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However, as much as 15 inches of rain was reported in some areas of Central Texas, NWS meteorologist James Wingenroth told Newsweek.
In San Angelo, official reports were more than 3.5 inches, which is three times the average amount for the entire month of July. Average rainfall throughout July in San Angelo is 1.1 inches.
This weather map from Windy.com shows the situation across the affected area.
"Heavy rainfall is pivoting south into Kerr and Gillespie Counties," said the NWS office for Austin/San Antonio.
"Another 2-4 inches of rain possible in these areas. Flash Flood EMERGENCIES are in effect for Kerr County. Avoid travel through this area. Elsewhere, light to moderate rainfall ongoing for portions I-35 corridor."
Guadalupe River Flooding
River water level data from the National Water Center shows that the Guadalupe River surged 25 feet in only 45 minutes this morning. Forecasts anticipate the levels will drop quickly and return to below action stage by the early morning hours on Saturday.
The San Saba River near San Saba, Texas, is nearing 18 feet, which is still below action stage, and still rising. Forecasts anticipate the river will keep rising until it peaks at more than 32 feet, which is considered major flood stage. The highest water levels are expected to occur on Saturday morning. The river will remain flooded throughout the weekend.
Evacuations were ordered in some of the hardest-hit areas.
"MANDATORY EVACUATIONS underway for areas near the Guadalupe River in COMFORT, TEXAS in Kendall county," CBS Austin meteorologist Avery Tomasco posted on X. "The destructive flooding in Kerrville is moving quickly downstream. Quickly rising waters likely over the next 4 hours in Comfort. Get to higher ground!"
On Friday afternoon, Tomasco warned that the Llano River was also expected to reach moderate flood stage after the river rose 12 feet in 30 minutes.
Families 'Swept Away'
An unidentified man who spoke to News 4 San Antonio said his brother's home was no longer there after the flooding, apparently swept away. He said his brother, sister-in-law, and their two children were all missing.
Floodwaters "swept away" an RV park in Ingram, Texas, with families reportedly still in their RVs, according to a post on X from Tomasco.
"New info out of Ingram, TX is hard to stomach," Tomasco posted with the video. "This is video from the back of Howdy's Bar and Chill restaurant. There is usually a large RV park here, closer to the Guadalupe River. It was all swept away with families reportedly still in their campers."
Updates 7/4/25, 11:20 a.m. and 1:58 p.m. and 4:41 p.m. ET: This article was updated with additional information.