A devastating flood has hit the small towns of Kerrville and Hunt in Texas after the Guadalupe River overflowed its banks, sweeping away homes, vehicles and entire neighborhoods. At least six people have died and hundreds have been forced to flee their homes, A2 CNN reports.
The river swelled suddenly after nearly 10 inches of overnight rain, reaching a height of 34 feet (10.3 meters), the second highest level ever recorded. The National Weather Service declared a flood emergency for the entire county and surrounding region.
A family of four is reported missing after their Kerrville home was swept away by flooding. A trailer park in the Ingram area was also completely submerged, with residents still inside.
Many roads have become impassable, while water has covered even low-lying areas. The city of Kerrville has declared a state of emergency, and a gathering center for affected residents has been set up in the parking lot of a local supermarket.
A major power outage has left more than 2,600 homes without power in Kerrville, Center Point and Hunt. Rescue teams and emergency services are working in extreme conditions to help those affected.
Authorities are urging residents not to travel and to immediately seek shelter in higher ground, as flooding is considered potentially fatal. The state of emergency will remain in effect until at least 2 p.m. local time on Friday. (A2 Televizion)
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