Video shows destructive flash flood submerging Texas Hill Country bridge in minutes
Severe flash flooding struck central Texas from July 4 to 6, 2025, after extreme rainfall of up to 517 mm (20.3 in) fell within hours, causing rivers to surge by more than 9 m (30 feet) and resulting in extensive damage and loss of life.
Watch the power of flash flooding. This video is from Friday of the Llano River outside of Kingsland, TX. pic.twitter.com/Enf0xcD6Bg
— Paratrooper Brady™ (@paratroopbrady) July 6, 2025
Intense storms stalled over the Texas Hill Country during the early morning hours of July 4, delivering extreme rainfall across Kerr, Travis, and surrounding counties. Localized rainfall totals exceeded 500 mm (20 inches) in less than 72 hours, rapidly saturating soils and triggering widespread flash floods.
The Guadalupe River rose by more than 9 m (30 feet) within two hours in several locations, sweeping away roads, bridges, cabins, and vehicles. Drone and surveillance footage captured entire structures being carried off by the fast-moving water in a matter of minutes.
More than 90 people have been confirmed dead as of 10:05 CST on July 7, with dozens still missing and hundreds rescued by emergency services. 75 people died in Kerr County, six in Travis, 4 in Burnet, 2 each in Williamson and Kendall and 1 in Tom Green.
Camps along the Guadalupe River were particularly affected, with many children and staff forced to seek higher ground or await rescue as buildings were washed away. The rapid onset of flooding left many communities with little time to respond.
The event was triggered by a combination of tropical moisture and stalled weather systems that produced record-breaking rainfall rates. Despite flash flood warnings, the speed and intensity of the deluge overwhelmed local warning systems and response capabilities.
Featured image credit: Paratrooper Brady
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