Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas, surged more than 22 feet in hours

The calm, shallow section of the river in Central Texas rose dramatically in the early hours on July 4, cresting above major flood stage after torrential rains.

Line chart shows a rapid water level rise on the Guadalupe River near Hunt, Texas.
Note: All times in Central Time. Data as of July 5, 2025, at 12 p.m. CT.
Source: NOAA's National Water Protection Service (Gauge: HNTT2)Graphic: Matt Stiles, CNN