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The authority says people should avoid the lakes because of flood debris, fast-moving flows and bacteria levels that traditionally increase following a flood event. AUSTIN, Texas — The devastating flooding rains that have struck Central Texas over the Fourth of July holiday weekend have led to dangerous conditions for boaters and swimmers on the Highland Lakes in Central Texas. The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) has advised people to avoid Lake Travis, Lake LBJ and…

AUSTIN, Texas — In the wake of serious flooding that has devastated Central Texas, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson has announced that the city has a watercraft ban on Austin waterways until Monday afternoon. The ban includes personal and commercial watercrafts, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and other similar devices on all waterways in the city, including creeks and streams. The areas affected by the ban include: The ban will remain in effect until…

Many areas could see an additional 4 to 5 inches of rain. AUSTIN, Texas — We’ve had a significant weather event this weekend, with heavy rain and flooding in Burnet County early Saturday morning. At least 25 water rescues have taken place, and State Highway 29 and U.S. 281 both have become impassable due to flooding. Our Future Tracker shows widespread rain activity, with some areas seeing intense downpours. A Flash Flood Warning is in…

Deadly floods in Kerr County have killed at least 27, with 850 rescued. KERR COUNTY, Texas — Rescue and recovery efforts have entered a second day after devastating and deadly floods hit Kerr County and other parts of the Hill Country on the July Fourth holiday. Kerr County officials said at a news conference Saturday morning that at least 27 people have been killed as a result of the massive flooding. Officials said of those…

At least 15 children are among the bodies recovered so far, according to county officials responding to the natural disaster. KERR COUNTY, Texas — Rescue and recovery efforts have entered a second day after devastating and deadly floods hit Kerr County and other parts of the Hill Country on the July Fourth holiday. Kerr County officials said at a news conference Saturday morning that at least 32 people have been killed as a result of…

Many areas could see an additional 4 to 5 inches of rain. AUSTIN, Texas — We’ve had a significant weather event this weekend, with heavy rain and flooding in Burnet County early Saturday morning. At least 25 water rescues have taken place, and State Highway 29 and U.S. 281 both have become impassable due to flooding. Our Future Tracker shows widespread rain activity, with some areas seeing intense downpours. When all is said and done,…

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Emergency for parts of Burnet, Travis and Williamson counties until 10 a.m. NWS said at 4:59 a.m. that between 5 to 10 inches of rain had fallen in the area, with 2 to 5 inches more possible. The cities experiencing flash flooding include Burnet, Marble Falls, Leander, Lago Vista and Liberty Hill. Life-threatening flash flooding is possible at low water crossings, streams, highways and other streets….

At least 43 people have died in the flooding. Other families were left wondering if their loved ones were OK. KERRVILLE, Texas — Catastrophic flooding hit Central Texas on the Fourth of July, leaving families scrambling to check on their loved ones. For some, it was good news when they got ahold of the ones they love. But, for others, the time has been tragic. RELATED: Four young adults, including three high school grads missing…

As heavy rains continue to hit the Central Texas region, weather forecasters are now warning residents in the Austin area to be on high alert for flash flooding. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning until 4:30 p.m. for northwestern Travis County and southwestern Williamson County, which includes parts of Austin, Round Rock, Georgetown and Cedar Park. The agency says there’s an increased possibility that creeks and streams will overflow, flooding highways…

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Weather Impact Team. Author: Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton, KC Sherman Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 5:06 AM CDT July 4, 2025 AUSTIN, Texas — After a wet day Thursday, Friday will feature more of the same, with rounds of rain and storms set to continue through the Fourth of July under a cloudy sky.  Heavy rain has already fallen overnight in the…

A devastating Gulf hurricane struck along the Texas-Louisiana border this week in 1957, leaving more than 400 people dead. AUSTIN, Texas — On June 27, 1957, one of the five deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history slammed ashore near the mouth of the Sabine River on the Texas-Louisiana border. The storm, Hurricane Audrey, caused the deaths of more than 400 people. In the era before there were weather satellites, it was harder to predict when a…

Officials say 13 bodies have been recovered since fast-moving floodwaters struck early Thursday morning. SAN ANTONIO — Several San Antonio families are grieving after a fast-moving flash flood swept away over a dozen cars early Thursday morning, carrying them into a nearby creek bed.  Thirteen bodies have now been recovered and identified, according to the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office. We’re beginning to learn about the victims. Officials say they were stuck in traffic in…

Officials say 13 bodies were recovered after fast-moving floodwaters swept vehicles off roadways. SAN ANTONIO — Several San Antonio families are grieving after deadly flash flooding led to 13 deaths in San Antonio the morning of Thursday, June 12.  It was a day of historic rainfall in the Alamo City, which officially received 6.11 inches of rain at San Antonio International Airport–making it the city’s wettest day since May 2013. The downpours overwhelmed roadways and…

Officials say 13 bodies were recovered after fast-moving floodwaters swept vehicles off roadways. SAN ANTONIO — Several San Antonio families are grieving after deadly flash flooding led to 13 deaths in San Antonio the morning of Thursday, June 12.  It was a day of historic rainfall in the Alamo City, which officially received 6.11 inches of rain at San Antonio International Airport–making it the city’s wettest day since May 2013. The downpours overwhelmed roadways and…

The Bexar County medical examiner has so far identified seven of the victims, ages ranging from 28 to 61. SAN ANTONIO — The death toll from Thursday morning’s flash flood that overwhelmed numerous cars in northeast San Antonio – pushing them off the roadway and into a nearby creek bed – has grown to 13, officials said.  The current number of deaths is up from five, initially reported by officials Thursday evening. SAFD crews rescued…