Kerr County officials attended a severe weather briefing conducted by the Texas Department of Emergency Management on July 3 at 10 a.m., where preparation and response strategies for potential severe weather were discussed.
On July 4, Kerr County experienced significant flooding, prompting a local disaster declaration.
Heavy rainfall over the July Fourth weekend impacted Central Texas, including Kerr County and surrounding regions. The rain caused widespread flooding, with over 100 fatalities reported across six counties.
Among the deceased were children attending a summer camp along the Guadalupe River. The flooding displaced residents, and emergency services conducted evacuations and relocations.
Kerrville, located within Kerr County, issued a disaster declaration on July 4 due to life-threatening conditions caused by the flooding. Rainfall totaling 10 to 12 inches fell over much of the county, leading to a rapid rise in the Guadalupe River.
Emergency response involved coordinated efforts from local and state agencies. The number of missing individuals initially reported was high but has since decreased. As of the latest updates, three people remain unaccounted for in Kerr County.
The first life-threatening flash flood alert for Kerrville was issued early on July 4. The National Weather Service had previously released Flash Flood Warnings beginning July 3 and continuing into the early hours of July 4.