Central Texas braces for severe flooding as thunderstorms dump heavy rain, elevating flood risk to level 3 of 4. Kerr, Uvalde, Bandera, and Kinney Counties face flash flood warnings after 6–10 inches of rain fell overnight, saturating already soaked ground.

The Frio River in Uvalde County surged 4 feet by Monday morning, nearing major flood stage. The Guadalupe River, still reeling from July 4’s deadly floods, remains a concern. High humidity fuels intense rainfall rates, with storms expected to ease by afternoon but risks persisting.

At Camp Mystic in Kerr County, co-director Richard Eastland acted on a 1:14 a.m. July 4 alert, evacuating campers by 2:30 a.m. Tragically, he and 27 others perished as floodwaters overwhelmed the camp. Two girls remain missing, intensifying scrutiny on alert systems.

The National Weather Service issued a dire 4:03 a.m. warning, urging residents to seek higher ground. Many, including Kerrville’s mayor, reported not receiving early alerts, raising questions about communication failures. The region’s history of deadly floods amplifies calls for better warning systems.

Critics highlight Kerr County’s lack of an independent flood warning system, despite past proposals. The July 4 floods, which killed over 100, exposed gaps in preparedness. Ongoing rescue efforts and saturated soils keep Texas on edge as thunderstorms threaten further devastation.