National Weather Service officials say a “deadly” wave of floodwater is heading down the Pedernales River near Fredericksburg. The agency said flash flooding is already occurring and urged residents to seek higher ground immediately just after 8:40 a.m. The river topped out at more than 31 feet Thursday morning near Fredericksburg and is “rapidly rising,” the NWS said.
The emergency is in effect until 4:30 p.m. Thursday.
The affected area includes parts of the Pedernales in Gillespie and Blanco counties. Affected cities include Fredericksburg, Johnson City, Stonewall, Blumenthal, Rocky Hill, Luckenbach, Cain City, LBJ State Park, Albert, Hye, Rocky Creek, Tivydale, Pedernales Falls State Park, Harper and LBJ National Historical Park.
“This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation,” the service said.
