Texas emergency officials ordered fresh evacuations on Sunday after the National Weather Service warned that a new surge of floodwater is racing down the Guadalupe River toward Kerrville and Ingram. A flash-flood warning, issued at 3:17 p.m. Central Time and in force until 6:30 p.m., urges residents to move to higher ground immediately. Forecasters say the incoming flow could raise river levels by up to two feet, compounding dangers in low-lying areas already saturated by days of heavy rain. “If you’re in a low-lying area, move out now,” state Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd said, noting that the fast-moving water could arrive with little warning and hamper ongoing rescue operations. The region is still reeling from catastrophic floods that began on 4 July. Authorities report at least 80 confirmed deaths across five counties, 68 of them in Kerr County. Search teams continue to look for 27 girls missing from Camp Mystic, a river-side summer camp swept by the earlier floodwaters. Governor Greg Abbott has directed state agencies to prioritise rescue and relief efforts, while President Donald Trump on Sunday approved a major-disaster declaration for Kerr County, unlocking federal assistance. Schools and community centres have been converted into shelters as officials brace for further rainfall over the next 24 to 48 hours.
Texas Officials Warn of New Flood Surge on Guadalupe River Headed Toward Kerrville. ‼️ (Video is a Time-lapse showing how quickly the Llano river filled) https://t.co/JluSxaSHgG
Alerta en Texas por potenciales nuevas inundaciones ante continuas lluvias. https://t.co/tyvPb4bGpj
Fresh evacuations ordered in Central Texas as surge of floodwater approaches Guadalupe River. https://t.co/UdrTlb42MY