Travis and Williamson counties have issued local disaster declarations and dozens of people have been rescued from floodwaters.
AUSTIN, Texas — Search efforts continue Sunday as several people remain missing after devastating flash flooding swept through Central Texas this weekend.
Travis County officials have confirmed four deaths and at least 10 people missing.
In Burnet County, three deaths have been reported and at least six people are missing. Rescue crews there are still searching for a fire official who appears to have been swept away by floodwaters early Saturday. The emergency vehicle was since recovered but the man, Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department Chief Michael Phillips, was not inside.
Both Travis and Williamson counties have issued local disaster declarations and dozens of people have been rescued from floodwaters. Travis County Judge Andy Brown is expected to give an update to media at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, while Williamson County will hold a press conference at 10 a.m.
Residents in Williamson County were evacuated on Saturday as heavy rains caused the San Gabriel River to flood. Evacuations were in effect for RV parks along the river.
The flooding caused over 100 road closures across Central Texas, with some roads washed out and damaged from the weather. As of 7:45 a.m. on Sunday, more than 120 low-water crossings were still closed, according to ATXFloods.com.
In Georgetown, a boil water notice is in effect for some areas after a water main break.
The LCRA has conducted flood operations at Inks, Wirtz, Starcke, Tom Miller and Bastrop dams as floodwaters flow through the Highland Lakes. Flood operations are not expected as Mansfield or Buchanan dams.
In Austin, a watercraft ban is in effect on all city waterways until noon on Monday. The ban includes Lady Bird Lake and Lake Austin. Barton Springs Pool remains closed through Monday morning as debris creates murky conditions. The LCRA has also advised the public to stay off the Highland Lakes for several days due to debris from floodwaters.
Gov. Greg Abbott expanded a disaster declaration to include Burnet, Caldwell, Travis and Williamson counties and requested federal aid. He called the damage “extraordinary devastation.”
More rain expected
A Flood Watch remains in effect for the area until 7 p.m. Sunday.
We’re tracking a few isolated showers and maybe a few storms through the Hill Country yet again, so any heavy downpours that could result in more flash flooding.
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