National Weather Service issues another flood watch for Kerr County

The National Weather Service issued a flood watch through Sunday afternoon for Kerr County and surrounding areas still reeling from catastrophic flooding that killed 43 people and left dozens missing.

Forecasters warn that 2 to 4 inches of rain could fall across the region, with isolated areas receiving up to 10 inches. The threat comes as hundreds of first responders continue searching for survivors along the Guadalupe River corridor where Friday’s historic flood devastated communities.

Local forecasts show a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms Saturday night and Sunday, with meteorologists warning that storms could produce heavy rainfall. The National Weather Service expects rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch Saturday night, except higher amounts in thunderstorms, and between a quarter and half inch Sunday.

“A moist tropical airmass combined with a slow moving storm system will bring another round of scattered to widespread showers and storms later tonight into Sunday morning with heavy rain rates possible,” the weather service said.

The forecast poses significant dangers for a region where ground remains saturated from Friday’s deluge that sent the Guadalupe River to 147,000 cubic feet per second. Drainage systems remain clogged with debris, and infrastructure damage could prevent normal water flow.

Emergency officials worry that additional rainfall could hamper ongoing search operations for dozens of missing people, including more than 20 girls from Camp Mystic. Teams have completed a primary search of about 100 meters on either side of the river from one mile north of Camp Mystic through Hunt and Ingram.