Texas Hill Country is infamous for its dangerous flooding due to its unique geography. On July 4, 2025, a severe flash flood resulted in at least 75 deaths in Kerr County, with many still unaccounted for. The flooding began with heavy rainfall, causing water to rush off hillsides into creeks that fed into the Guadalupe River. By 4:30 a.m., the river had risen over 20 feet in just over an hour, illustrating the rapid and perilous nature of flooding in this region. Texas has the highest flood death toll in the U.S., with Hill County experiencing many of these tragedies.
The geography of Texas Hill Country, where shallow rivers wind through rugged valleys and hills, contributes significantly to its high risk of flash flooding.
On July 4, 2025, a flash flood in Hill Country resulted in at least 75 deaths in Kerr County, highlighting the region's vulnerability to catastrophic flooding.
National Weather Service data indicated that the Guadalupe River rose dramatically, increasing about 1 foot every 5 minutes during the early hours of the flood.
Texas leads the U.S. in flood deaths, with 1,069 fatalities reported from 1959 to 2019, most of which have occurred in Hill County.
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