Overview
- Life-threatening flash flood warnings forced authorities to halt search operations along the Guadalupe River on July 13 and 14.
- Gov. Greg Abbott confirmed that Texas Task Force One and Parks & Wildlife officers are conducting swift-water rescues in Lampasas, San Saba and Schleicher counties.
- The Lampasas River surged more than 30 feet within hours, demonstrating how quickly saturated soils can fuel dangerous flood spikes.
- Flood watches and warnings remain in place across over a dozen south-central Texas counties through Monday evening.
- Evacuation orders have been issued for Lampasas, Menard, Kimble and Sutton counties as officials urge residents to move to higher ground.