‘Catastrophic’ Texas Flooding Causes Deaths, Emergency Warning Issued

By Shane Croucher

'Catastrophic' Texas Flooding Causes Deaths, Emergency Warning Issued

“Catastrophic” flash flooding along the Guadalupe River in Texas from Hunt downstream to Comfort has caused deaths, authorities said.”Move to high ground immediately!” warned Jeff Lindner, a meteorologist and director of Harris County Flood Control District flood operations and forecasting, in a post on X. “This is a life threatening flash flood situation.”Kerr County Sheriff’s Office confirmed there had been fatalities but said it would not release more information until the next of kin are notified.”Our Office is working with a wide variety of local and state agencies to respond to calls and rescues,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement on its Facebook page.”The entire county is an extremely active scene. Residents are encouraged to shelter in place and not attempt travel. Those near creeks, streams, and the Guadalupe River should immediately move to higher ground.”This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.

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