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URGENT FLOOD WARNING: North Fork of Guadalupe River Rising Rapidly
HUNT, Texas — A dangerous surge of floodwater is rapidly moving down the North Fork of the Guadalupe River, prompting immediate evacuation orders for communities in Hunt, Ingram, and Kerrville, according to emergency management officials.
Zac Hale, a volunteer assisting with search and recovery operations, reported that teams working along the riverbanks have now been evacuated due to a new wave of floodwater barreling downstream.
“We assisted with search efforts through debris piles and have now been pulled out. More flood water is coming fast,” Hale stated.
All emergency personnel have been ordered off the river and relocated to higher ground as a safety precaution.
Authorities have completely restricted access to and from Hunt, citing hazardous conditions caused by submerged and impassable low-water crossings. Emergency crews urge the public to stay out of the area.
Multiple agencies are issuing emergency flood alerts, warning of significant, life-threatening flooding along the North Fork of the Guadalupe River. Helicopters are actively flying overhead, using loudspeakers to instruct residents to evacuate immediately and move to higher ground.
“This is a rapidly developing and extremely dangerous situation. If you are anywhere near the Guadalupe River basin, do not delay. Evacuate to higher ground now,” officials said.
The Guadalupe River basin, already heavily saturated from historic rainfall earlier this week, is experiencing renewed flash flooding as additional water surges from upstream sources.
This comes in the aftermath of devastating floods that have already claimed dozens of lives and left many still unaccounted for, particularly near Camp Mystic and surrounding communities.
Residents and visitors in Hunt, Ingram, Kerrville, and along the river corridor are being asked to immediately alert family and neighbors and to avoid all river access points.
“Tell your people and save lives. Get out of the riverbed. Get to safety. Another wall of water is coming,” emergency responders emphasized.
Please continue to monitor alerts from local emergency agencies, stay off the roads unless evacuating, and do not attempt to cross flooded areas.
This is a developing emergency.
Further updates will be issued as new information becomes available.
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Train Derails in Ferguson Involving Vehicles, Hazmat Team Called Over Ethyl Alcohol Rail Car
FERGUSON, Mo. — A train derailment involving vehicles prompted an emergency response in Ferguson on Ferguson Avenue, where authorities requested a hazardous materials team after determining that one of the train cars contained ethyl alcohol.
Emergency units were dispatched to 617 Ferguson Avenue after reports of the rail incident. Responders found a train that had derailed with vehicles involved.
Officials confirmed there was no reported entrapment. Crews were checking the scene for injuries and evaluating those involved in the incident.
A Hazmat response was requested because one rail car involved in the derailment was carrying ethyl alcohol. Emergency crews were assessing the rail car for any potential leak or hazardous condition and working to secure the area.
The presence of ethyl alcohol prompted additional safety precautions while responders examined the derailed train and surrounding vehicles.
At this time, authorities have not released details about possible injuries, the cause of the derailment or the extent of damage.
The investigation and emergency response remain ongoing in Ferguson, and officials are expected to provide additional information once the scene has been fully assessed.