Central Kerr County, Texas, experienced intense rainfall overnight on July 3 and 4, 2025, with more than 10 inches of rain falling in just a few hours. Mason County, nearby, recorded even higher totals exceeding 16 inches. This deluge caused severe flash flooding along the Guadalupe River, which surged dramatically from 7 feet to 29 feet within hours. The flooding resulted in widespread destruction in Kerrville, including snapped and debarked trees, damaged vehicles, and debris-strewn riverbeds. The river level in Hunt, upstream of Kerrville, later reached minor flood stage with water levels around 11.7 to 12 feet, significantly lower than the peak. The flooding led to at least 50 fatalities and caused extensive damage to homes and infrastructure. Meteorological reports described the event as an extraordinary release of approximately 1.8 trillion gallons of rain in the Texas Hill Country, creating conditions comparable to hurricane-like destruction.