Flash floods trigger mandatory evacuation as Guadalupe River nears flood stage again, Texas
Central Texas counties including San Saba, and Lampasas faced renewed flash flooding on July 13, 2025, forcing evacuations and suspending rescue operations as the Guadalupe River again approached flood stage.
Citizens being rescued amid floods in Central Texas on July 13, 2025. Credit: Greg Abbot
Central Texas experienced another round of severe flooding on July 13, leading to mandatory evacuations and a temporary halt in ongoing search and rescue operations that had been active since the deadly floods of July 4.
A Flash Flood Emergency was issued for San Saba County on the morning of July 13, along with a mandatory evacuation order for areas previously affected by the July 4 floods. Rescues and evacuations were also carried out in Lampasas, Schleicher, Kimble, Menard, and Sutton counties.
The San Saba County Sheriff’s Office reported numerous road closures due to rushing water and warned residents not to drive over flooded roadways.
County Judge Jody Fauley used social media to urge residents to move to higher ground.
“If you are in an area that was previously affected or close to being affected last week, please make plans now to move to safety,” Judge Fauley said.
Residents in areas affected by last week’s floods received mobile alerts warning of the Guadalupe River possibly reaching flood stage on Sunday.
“There is a high probability of the Guadalupe River at Hunt reaching flood stage today. All persons, equipment, and vehicles should be removed from the river immediately,” the alert stated.
Properties near areas impacted by last week’s flash floods were placed under a recommended evacuation order and advised to prepare.
“All homes that were damaged last Friday need to evacuate their homes in preparation for the river rising quickly throughout the day,” said Fauley. “Please do not be in this designated area after 13:00 local time on July 13.”
On July 4, the Guadalupe River reached a record height of over 10 m (34 feet), causing deadly flooding in the region.
The floods resulted in over 130 fatalities, including at least 106 in Kerr County. Among the dead were 27 individuals from Camp Mystic who were swept away by the floodwaters. Around 160 people remain missing in the areas affected by the flooding.
Within a few hours, rainfall equivalent to four months fell across the Texas Hill Country on July 4, with peak totals reaching 516 mm (20.33 inches). This was the deadliest inland flooding event in the United States since the 1976 Big Thompson River flood, exceeding the flooding caused by Hurricane Helene in 2024.
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