News Summary
Central Texas is facing devastating flooding that has resulted in at least seven fatalities, with multiple rescues underway. The floodwaters have severely impacted Travis and Burnet counties, raising alarms for resident safety. Emergency responders are actively conducting rescues, while authorities have declared a disaster in Williamson County. With heavy rainfall expected to continue, the situation remains critical as concerns mount over missing individuals and the complications faced by emergency services.
Austin, Texas – Severe flooding in Central Texas has claimed at least seven lives, with officials reporting ongoing challenges as heavy rainfall continues to affect the region. The floodwaters have led to multiple rescues and a tragic loss of life in Travis and Burnet counties, raising concerns for the safety of residents in the area.
Authorities confirmed that three fatalities occurred in Travis County, where four bodies have been recovered in total. These included the discovery of a body in the Briarcliff area. In Burnet County, two victims were reported dead in RV parks, while two people remain unaccounted for as of Saturday evening. A teenage girl was notably witnessed being washed away by floodwaters, further highlighting the perilous conditions.
Emergency responders have been working diligently to manage the crisis, conducting over 40 water rescues in Burnet County alone by 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. In addition, approximately two dozen rescues have taken place in Travis County, with crews focused on areas severely impacted by rising water levels, particularly around Cow Creek. However, as rescue operations continue, a fire official named Michael Phillips is currently missing, having lost his vehicle to the flood while responding to an emergency call.
In response to the flooding, Williamson County has declared a disaster, activating its Emergency Operations Center to effectively coordinate rescue efforts. Three individuals in Williamson County are reported missing, but no deaths have been confirmed in that area. Authorities issued flash flood warnings for multiple counties, including Burnet and western Williamson, as the threat of further rain persists.
Reports indicate that certain locations experienced up to ten inches of rain in less than three hours, leading to unsafe conditions near creeks and streams. Residents have been advised to seek higher ground immediately. Additionally, several RV parks in Williamson County were ordered evacuated due to dangerous flooding levels, and regions of Georgetown are under water usage restrictions alongside boil-water notices due to falling water pressure.
The ongoing threat of flooding is compounded by the forecast of additional heavy rain across Central Texas. Emergency management agencies are monitoring the situation closely as water-related dangers remain high. The Lower Colorado River Authority has warned against boating and swimming in local lakes due to rising debris levels and fast-moving currents created by the floodwaters.
As crews continue their rescue operations, the difficulties are compounded by closed roads throughout the affected areas, adding complications to access and emergency response efforts. Remnants of mobile homes have been found carried downstream; however, the occupancy status during the flooding remains unclear, leaving uncertainties about more potential victims.
Authorities stress the importance of safety as emergency officials coordinate search and rescue operations while assessing the ongoing situation for possible further evacuations. With conditions continuing to evolve, the public is urged to remain vigilant and adhere to all safety advisories from local authorities.
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Additional Resources
- KXAN: Flash flooding in Central Texas
- Wikipedia: Austin, Texas
- CBS Austin: Flash Flood Emergency
- Google Search: Central Texas Flooding 2025
- Statesman: Travis County Flood Updates
- Google Scholar: 2025 Texas Floods
- KVUE: Water Rescues in Central Texas
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Texas Floods
- The Guardian: Texas Flooding Disaster Declarations
- Google News: Texas Floods 2025
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