At least six people were killed Friday after torrential rain triggered catastrophic flash floods in Central Texas, overwhelming rivers and sweeping away vehicles, homes, and livestock.
The flooding hit hardest southwest of Dallas–Fort Worth and north of San Antonio, in a rural corridor that includes Kerrville, Brady, Mason, Menard, and McCulloch. The Guadalupe River surged more than 20 feet in a matter of hours, peaking near 35 feet — its second-highest level on record.
“This has been a very devastating and deadly event,” said Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly. Officials warned the death toll may rise as search teams continue work in hard-hit areas like Hunt and Ingram…