US EditionSan Saba River Flooding Forces Mandatory Evacuations
SAN SABA COUNTY, TEXAS, JUL 13 – Mandatory evacuations affect residents near the San Saba River as flooding has destroyed over 100 homes and caused $10 million in damages, officials said.
- On July 14, San Saba County Judge Jody Fauley declared a flash flood emergency, issuing mandatory evacuations for areas south of the San Saba River as flood warnings remain active until July 16.
- Heavy rainfall since early July caused the San Saba River to rise rapidly, with forecasts predicting a crest above 31 feet in a major flood event, rising faster than on July 4.
- First responders evacuated two RV parks and elderly residents, with over 100 homes destroyed and damages totaling approximately $10 million.
- Judge Fauley issued disaster declarations, with all major roads expected to close by day's end, as flooding threatens San Saba County from the rising San Saba River.
- San Saba County officials declare a flood emergency with warnings active until July 16, as the San Saba River is forecast to crest above 31 feet by July 13, due to rapid rises from heavy rainfall.
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