News Summary
Georgetown, Texas is grappling with severe flooding caused by intense storms, prompting evacuation orders and an escalating death toll. Rainfall rates have surged to 4 inches per hour, leading the San Gabriel River to reach dangerous flood levels. Emergency shelters have been set up, while authorities are conducting damage assessments and searching for missing persons. Governor Greg Abbott has requested federal assistance amidst the ongoing crisis.
Georgetown, Texas Suffers Major Flooding as Severe Storms Cause Evacuations and Rising Death Toll
Severe storms have inundated Georgetown, Texas, leading to widespread flooding, evacuation orders, and growing concerns about public safety. The National Weather Service has reported that rainfall rates in the region are reaching up to 4 inches per hour, creating an acute risk of flooding that is expected to persist throughout the morning and early afternoon.
The San Gabriel River has reached a major flood stage, causing dangerous conditions, particularly in low-lying areas. As the flooding worsens, multiple evacuation orders have been issued for residents in Georgetown and surrounding parts of Williamson County. Affected locations include the Riverside Mobile Home Park, Shady River RV Park, Goodwater RV Park, Two Rivers Apartments, San Gabriel Apartments, and Waters Edge Apartments. Residents are strongly urged to evacuate immediately for their safety.
Designated shelters for evacuees have been established:
- Georgetown Recreation Center at 1003 N Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX
- East View High School at 4490 E. University Ave., Georgetown, TX (for parking only)
- Cross Tracks Church at 101 Church St., Liberty Hill, TX (serving Bear Creek & CR 200 area)
As conditions worsen, Blue Hole Park and San Gabriel Park have been closed, and further road closures are expected. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the South Fork San Gabriel River, predicting that it will crest at approximately 29.7 feet by around 1 PM, which is significantly over the flood stage of 9 feet. Authorities are advising residents to avoid flooded roads and low-water crossings due to extremely dangerous conditions.
In addition to the ongoing evacuations, advisories have also been released for residents near Bear Creek & CR 200 and the Rio Bonita RV Park. With the heavy rainfall continuing, there are heightened concerns about potential structural damage and the risk of fatalities. Reports indicate that authorities in surrounding counties are now facing incidents of missing persons and confirmed casualties as a result of the storms.
State and local officials are actively mobilizing to respond to the crisis. Efforts include searching for missing children and conducting damage assessments across various communities affected by the flooding. In response to the disaster, Governor Greg Abbott has expanded the disaster declaration to include multiple counties experiencing heavy flooding and has requested federal disaster assistance to support ongoing response efforts.
As the situation develops, residents are encouraged to remain informed and connected with local updates, and to support one another during this critical time. Rapid streamflow increases are anticipated, heightening the already severe risk of flooding across the area.
Officials are closely monitoring the situation and continue to advise safety precautions as severe weather persists throughout the region.
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Additional Resources
- NBC News: Texas Floods Live Updates
- Google Search: Texas Flooding
- Hello Georgetown: Flood Emergency in Williamson County
- Wikipedia: 2025 Texas Floods
- Texas Storm Chasers: Georgetown RV Park Flash Flood
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Texas Floods
- CBS Austin: Georgetown Firefighters during Severe Storm
- Google News: Georgetown, Texas Flooding
- FOX 56 News: Georgetown Church Damaged in Storms
- Google Scholar: Texas Flood Impact