LIVE BLOG: Rain continues in Central Texas after 'catastrophic' flood event
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Search and rescue efforts continue Sunday after destructive flash flooding in Central Texas. At least 50 people are confirmed dead in the state, and dozens others are still missing.
Here are the top headlines:
- Four deaths have been confirmed and 10-13 people are missing in Travis County, according to County Judge Andy Brown
- Three deaths have also been confirmed in Burnet County. Crews there are currently searching for seven others, including Marble Falls Area VFD Chief Michael Phillips, who was swept away in flood waters.
- At least 59 people are confirmed dead in Kerr County, including 21 children. Another 12 people are still missing.
- Three people are missing in Williamson County, and more than 100 people have been displaced in the county.
- A boil water notice has been issued for some neighborhoods in Georgetown due to a water main break.
- A local disaster declaration has been issued in both Travis and Williamson counties. Dozens of people have been rescued from high water in both counties.
- A watercraft ban has been issued on all City of Austin waterways until noon Monday, including Lady Bird Lake and Lake Austin.
- More than 100 low water crossings are closed across the area, including FM 1431 near Lago Vista, where the road was partially washed out.
- Gov. Abbott called the damage “nothing more than extraordinary devastation.” He said crews will be “relentless in going after every single person that has been a victim in this event,” adding that operations are continuing day and night.
- Why were flash floods across Central Texas so catastrophic? Read Meteorologist Freddy Vela’s weather blog post.
- Saturday's live blog: Updates as Flash Flood Emergencies continued.
LATEST UPDATES
10:12 a.m.: Kerr County officials confirm 59 people have been killed in the county, including 21 children. Eleven Camp Mystic campers and one camp counselor remain unaccounted for.
10:00 am.: As of now, there are still 128 low water crossings closed across Central Texas, according to ATXFloods.com.
9:30 a.m.: Burnet County Sheriff's Office says there are seven people still missing in the county, including Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department Chief Michael Phillips. Three people are confirmed dead in Burnet County.
8:32 a.m.: KXAN's Grace Reader said Travis County Fire Rescue would focus on the Sandy Creek area and would be "primarily looking for human remains.” As of the latest update, the death count in Travis County remains at four.
8:24 a.m.: ATXfloods: River Hills Road near Cuernavaca Drive in west Austin has been reopened.
8:00 a.m.: KXAN's Dylan McKim and Barrett Tryon reported live from scenes in Central Texas to provide details about flood impacts and responses. Use the video player below to listen.
7:41 a.m.: Williamson County Office of Emergency Management: A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until 7 p.m. Sunday night for Williamson County.
6:25 a.m.:
5:47 a.m.: Burnet County Captain Mike Sorenson: "We now have three confirmed dead and no word on the fire chief yet. We are resuming the search today for the chief. The army will assist in search and recovery today."
5:07 a.m.: NWS: "Isolated showers continue across portions of the Hill Country & U.S. 90 corridor west of San Antonio. Moderate to brief heavy rainfall is occurring with some of these showers. Isolated showers will continue through the morning hours across this region. A Flood Watch is in effect."
2:40 a.m.: NWS: "Isolated showers are developing across portions of the Hill Country. Moderate to brief heavy rainfall is occurring with some of these showers. Shower activity may increase through the remainder of the overnight hours across this region. A Flood Watch is in effect."
1:36 a.m.: NWS: "Showers are re-developing southeast of Fredericksburg and are producing moderate rainfall of 1/2 to 1 inch. This activity is drifting slowly southwest."