Summary
In early July, the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, Texas, experienced severe flooding that caused several deaths. Flood gauges showed the river rose quickly, with one gauge reporting a rise of over 25 feet in just two hours.
Key Facts
- Most deaths from the July 4 floods happened in Kerr County, Texas, along the Guadalupe River.
- The U.S. Geological Survey recorded record-high water levels in a few hours.
- A flood gauge near Camp Mystic showed a 25-foot rise in two hours before it stopped working.
- At 25 feet, the flood gauge indicates major flooding; at 32 feet, it indicates life-threatening flooding.
- Central Texas is prone to flash floods due to the state's weather patterns and landscape.
- The mix of limestone in the area prevents water from soaking into the ground, worsening flooding.
- This area is popular for recreation, increasing the impact on people when floods occur.
