Historic flooding closes roads and leaves people trapped in homes in San Saba, Texas

SAN SABA, Texas — Flooding is causing damage to roads and entrapping people in their homes, according to San Saba County San Saba County Judge Jody Fauley.

The San Saba County Sheriff’s Office, the San Saba Police Department, the Texas Department of Emergency Management, DPS, Hamilton EMS, as well as volunteer fire departments and water rescue teams out of Dallas, began working to address road needs Friday afternoon. 

Now, first responders are rescuing people trapped within their homes.

The following roads are closed or in danger of being shut down:

HWY 16 North is flooded and closed.

HWY 190 East at Mill Pond will be flooded and closed at any moment.

HWY 190 West is being threatened for closure.

The San Saba River is over 30 feet high and crested, Fauley posted online. 

The San Saba Civic Center remains open for evacuees. 

According to 6 News Chief Meteorologist Matt Farrell, the City of San Saba has not seen flooding levels over 30 feet since 1952. The last time it was higher than today goes further back to 1938.

The National Weather Service estimates the San Saba River will crest around 7 a.m. on Saturday, July 5, at the height of 32.6 inches. Additionally, experts predict the Colorado River will crest around 1 a.m. on Sunday, July 6, at the height of 37.8 inches. 

Anyone in the area is encouraged to prepare for flooding and evacuation.