SAN ANTONIO – A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY has been extended along the Guadalupe River from Hunt to Kerrville down to Center Point to now include parts of Kendall County, north of Boerne.<\/p>\n
The Flash Flood Emergency is extended until 2 p.m.<\/p>\n
The Kerr County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed fatalities from what it is calling a “catastrophic flooding event” in Kerr County.<\/p>\n
Officials said there are missing people and they are blocking off West Church to prepare for helicopters.<\/p>\n
Kerrville Police and Fire Department crews are actively evacuating residents as widespread flooding affects large portions of the city.<\/p>\n
RELATED: Fatalities confirmed in catastrophic Kerr County flooding; disaster declaration issued<\/a><\/p>\n Slow moving thunderstorms and showers are dropping heavy rain in the Hill Country.<\/p>\n The National Weather Service reports that the Guadalupe River at Hunt is rising rapidly, now at its second-highest level on record\u2014surpassing the 1987 flood. This flood wave is expected to continue moving through Kerrville and Comfort.<\/p>\n Guadalupe River Hits Record Levels<\/p>\n The Guadalupe River in Hunt is rapidly rising and nearing record levels. The all-time record is 36.6 feet, and as of 5 a.m., the river is already at 34 feet.<\/p>\n Nearly 10 inches of rain fell overnight between Leakey and Ingram, according to radar estimates. As a result, major flooding is expected along the Guadalupe River.<\/p>\n In Kerrville, the river is forecast to rise to 31.8 feet by 8 a.m., while in Comfort, it\u2019s expected to reach 30.6 feet by 2 p.m.\u2014including a sharp 17-foot rise between 10 and 11 a.m. Widespread damage is likely along the river as the floodwaters move downstream.<\/p>\n RELATED: Guadalupe River flooding leaves Kerrville homes devastated, rescue efforts underway<\/a><\/p>\n From the National Weather Service:<\/p>\n This is a very dangerous and life-threatening flood event along the Guadalupe River!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Stay safe. Avoid flood-prone areas and monitor local alerts.<\/p>\n CLICK HERE<\/a> to track storms with interactive radar<\/p>\n Flood Watch Extended for the Hill Country Until 1 PM Friday<\/p>\n Heavy rain is expected to continue, with potential flooding in low-lying areas, along rivers and creeks, and at low water crossings. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are likely, with isolated areas seeing up to 5 to 7 inches.<\/p>\n The rain chance lowers to 10% through 7pm. Firework shows should be in good shape based on latest data trends but will be keeping an eye for any changes.<\/p>\n TURN AROUND DON’T DROWN<\/p>\n Even just six inches of fast-moving floodwater can knock you off your feet\u2014and two feet can carry away a car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through floodwaters.<\/p>\n If you see a flooded road, stop and turn around. Find a safer route.<\/p>\n Turn around\u2014don\u2019t drown. Most flood-related deaths happen in vehicles.<\/p>\n