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The Guadalupe River, after rising more than 21 feet in two hours.
July 4, 2025
Kerrville mayor issues disaster declaration during historic, deadly flood
By Jessica Nohealapa’ahi
The Bandera Prophet
A torrential overnight downpour dropped between six and 15 inches of rain in Kerrville, causing a catastrophic flood that rivals the record set in 1987. Six fatalities have been confirmed, and many people are reported missing.
Between 3 and 5 a.m., the Guadalupe River at Kerrville rose more than 21 feet, according to reports. The water is receding, though pockets of rain currently hovering over the area are expected to increase levels as the flood wave surges to Comfort, where mandatory evacuation notices are in place. City of Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring, Jr. issued a disaster declaration this morning.
Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice said 2,700 power outages have been reported, and some water sources have been affected, though there are no boil water requirements at this point. Several local and state agencies and emergency response teams are assisting operations.
Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said dozens of water rescues have already taken place, and the fatalities recovered have not been identified.
Emergency reunification centers have been set up at Walmart on Junction Hwy., and Ingram Elementary School. The First United Methodist Church on Thompson Street has set up a shelter for displaced residents.
“This came at night, while people were sleeping, in their beds,” Herring said. “Please pray for our community.”
Between 3 and 5 a.m., the Guadalupe River at Kerrville rose more than 21 feet, according to reports. The water is receding, though pockets of rain currently hovering over the area are expected to increase levels as the flood wave surges to Comfort, where mandatory evacuation notices are in place. City of Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring, Jr. issued a disaster declaration this morning.
Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice said 2,700 power outages have been reported, and some water sources have been affected, though there are no boil water requirements at this point. Several local and state agencies and emergency response teams are assisting operations.
Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said dozens of water rescues have already taken place, and the fatalities recovered have not been identified.
Emergency reunification centers have been set up at Walmart on Junction Hwy., and Ingram Elementary School. The First United Methodist Church on Thompson Street has set up a shelter for displaced residents.
“This came at night, while people were sleeping, in their beds,” Herring said. “Please pray for our community.”