Floods kill 6 in Hill Country as Guadalupe River rises, says Kerr county judge

Deadly flooding along the Guadalupe River is prompting evacuations in the Hill Country after heavy rains washed the region.

All Kerr County residents who live near the Guadalupe River have been asked to evacuate their homes and move to higher ground. All other residents are encouraged to shelter in place and avoid travel, according to the Kerr County Sheriff's Office.

The National Weather Service said a flash flood emergency is ongoing in south-central Kerr County, including the Guadalupe River. The portion of the river near Hunt had reached the second-highest level on record, the weather service said.

County Judge Rob Kelly confirmed to the Austin American-Statesman and Express-News six deaths. "We can confirm did but we are afraid there may be more," he said. "They are still looking."

The Kerr County Sheriff's Office said "catastrophic" floods have resulted in "fatalities," though the agency said it would not release further information until next of kin are notified.

The sheriff's office said it is working with a local and state agencies to respond to calls and rescues. A reunification point has been set up at the Walmart at 2106 Junction Highway.

Significant flooding is also present in northern and western Kendall County, including in Comfort.

Comfort High School is being set up as a shelter for people who are displaced, according to the City of Boerne.

The Boerne Fire Department has deployed rescue teams to assist residents in the Comfort area.

Highway 27 at Cypress Creek in Comfort and FM 1350 east of Center Point will be closed by TxDOT until water recedes, according to the City of Boerne.

This is a developing story. Please check for updates.