What we know
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the Guadalupe River that changed from minor to moderate severity July 5 at 2:29 p.m.
Individuals living along River Road in New Braunfels were being evacuated as early as 11 a.m. July 5, according to a Facebook post from the Comal County Sheriff’s Office.
Lake Placid, a lakeside community and reservoir located along the Guadalupe River near Seguin, may also experience increased water levels as water approaches, according to a Facebook post from the city of Seguin. Earlier today, the Guadalupe County Texas Emergency Management and Fire Marshal also encouraged residents along the Guadalupe River to secure boats and loose items.
Emergency shelter is available:
- City of Seguin Utilities Operation Center, 3027 N. Austin St., Seguin
Gov. Greg Abbott signed an expanded disaster declaration adding Bexar, Burnett, Caldwell, Guadalupe, Travis and Williamson Counties on July 5 after an increase in storm damage, rainfall and flooding affected other areas in the state.
“We will continue to add counties as needed, as conditions either worsen or improve in counties across the state of Texas, and we will ensure that every asset and resource the state has is going to be made available to every county that’s a subject of this disaster declaration,” he said at a Texas Division of Emergency Management press conference.
Abbott also signed a document requesting a federal disaster declaration to seek immediate and ongoing assistance.
Kristi Noem, United States Secretary of Homeland Security, said she visited with President Donald Trump about the federal disaster declaration.
“He has indicated that he will honor that, and he will accept that. So that response and that relief will be coming,” Noem said.
Before you go
The Texas Department of Transportation is encouraging motorists to check www.drivetexas.org for real-time road conditions before traveling. Individuals can also register for notifications from the Regional Emergency Alert Network.
This story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.
