Extreme flooding in Central Texas has already turned deadly. Between 4 and 10 inches of rain fell in Kerr County and Tom Green County starting on Thursday, leading the Guadalupe River to rise by 22 feet. The Kerr County Sheriff’s Office announced on Facebook that the rainfall and flooding have led to casualties, though the office did not say how many. CNN reports that, in some places, the amount of rain that normally falls over the whole summer came down in just a few hours. The disaster has been compounded by the effects of climate change; much of the soil is extremely dry due to drought, creating the conditions for flash flooding. Texas has faced several floods this year on the heels of a record-breaking number of flash floods last year. The flooding comes after the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) gutted the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which is tasked with responding to natural disasters.
This is a picture of the intersection of Bell Street and the loop in San Angelo. We've received multiple reports of flooded roads and homes across Tom Green County. These conditions are life-threatening! DO NOT go out onto the roads! #sjtwx#txwxpic.twitter.com/rQwLeUX12f
— NWS San Angelo (@NWSSanAngelo) July 4, 2025
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