Flash Flooding Strikes Kerr County, Texas, Shortly After Previous Devastation

Parts of Kerr County experienced new flash floods on Sunday, just over a week after a severe event that resulted in 129 deaths. The latest weather system brought “life-threatening flash flooding” to Kerr and Gillespie Counties, with rainfall rates reaching 1 to 2 inches per hour.

In some areas, cumulative rainfall is expected to reach between 9 and 12 inches, intensifying flood risks and complicating rescue efforts. Emergency responders worked tirelessly, with pictures showing responders attaching cables to submerged vehicles amidst ongoing deluge.

The National Weather Service issued a “considerable” flash flood warning, advising residents that notifications should have been sent to all phones in the affected areas. The warning is active until 7 p.m. Sunday and includes locations severely impacted by last week’s floods, such as Hunt and Kerrville, home to the tragic Camp Mystic, where 27 campers and staff lost their lives.

Authorities issued a “Code Red” alert, urging Kerr County’s 50,000 residents to be prepared to evacuate at short notice. The sheriff’s office emphasized that this was a preparedness notification, not an evacuation order, but residents living near the Guadalupe River should remain vigilant due to worsening weather conditions.

The ongoing heavy rainfall forced the suspension of search efforts for over 170 missing persons. Teams, seen searching along the Guadalupe River, paused operations amid the dangerous conditions.

Search team in a raft on the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas, after flooding. — A search team searches for victims on the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas, on July 12, 2025. *Photo credit: Xinhua/Shutterstock*

Officials continue to monitor the situation closely, urging residents and rescue crews to prioritize safety. Kerrville police announced that search teams must evacuate the river corridor until further notice, as water levels remain perilous. Dramatic footage of overflowing streets circulated on social media, illustrating the severity of the floods.

The local fire department and city authorities advise residents against attempting to photograph or video the flooding, warning that the same weather pattern experienced on July 4 could turn deadly again.