Central and South Texas experienced catastrophic flooding on July 18–19, 2026, when slow-moving storms dumped torrential rain across the Texas Hill Country and surrounding areas. The event occurred almost exactly one year after deadly July 2025 floods along the Guadalupe River that killed more than 100 people. In Kerrville, Town Creek, a key Guadalupe tributary, overflowed early July 16, sending water at least four feet higher than last year’s levels. Hundreds of residents evacuated as historic homes were inundated, belongings destroyed, and thick mud and debris covered neighborhoods. Local, state, and federal agencies mounted large-scale emergency rescue and response operations.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.