People in Llano County are urged to get to higher ground due to a flash flood warning. Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas State Operations Center to elevate its readiness level to respond to the flooding, making state resources available to help local officials in their response.
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KVUE Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon reports that the Llano River has dropped after cresting at 39.9 feet sometime after 6 a.m.
We're seeing lots of images and videos from the flooding on social media. If you can SAFELY shoot and send video or photos, post to social media with the hashtag #KVUE or email to news@kvue.com
Below are some of the images from social media we've seen. We're going to continue adding below.
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I took this video of the flooding this morning in San Gabriel Park in Georgetown,Texas. #Texas #georgetowntx #texasweather #flood @AlbertR_KVUE @KVUE @StormHour pic.twitter.com/efTcSNlxAX
— Karina K. (@KarinaKayTX) October 16, 2018
I’ll see your turtle buddy and raise you a turtle buddy on the hike and bike trail! pic.twitter.com/9oCPXU3u7N
— Jenni Lee (@JenniL_KVUE) October 17, 2018
The pedestrian bridge in #sangabrielpark between Lower Park Rd. And College St. has come down about 4’ and is still impressive. This is where the North and the South San Gabriel River meet in @georgetowntx @ATXfloods @GeorgetownTXPD @GTXParksandRec @GeorgetownTXFD pic.twitter.com/LUaqHMY2H5
— Dave England (@_david_england) October 16, 2018
This is a before and after from Kingsland, TX along the Llano River. @KVUE
— Nathan Gogo (@WXontheGogo) October 16, 2018
Credit: Bristol Lott pic.twitter.com/wXbrOU8Sd5
4th flood gate now open at Mansfield Dam @KVUE pic.twitter.com/KScEUr3znI
— Christy Millweard (@ChristyM_KVUE) October 17, 2018
A fourth flood gate is open at Mansfield Dam. Crowds are gathered at the foot of the dam. @KVUE As of now, according to @LCRA this is the final floodgate to open today. pic.twitter.com/R6wptgnRCC
— Rebeca Trejo (@RebecaT_KVUE) October 17, 2018
Video of the RM 2900 bridge in Kingsland. pic.twitter.com/4HMc5zrFbA
— TxDOT Austin (@TxDOTAustin) October 16, 2018
Sergeant Robbie Barrera from DPS took this at the Llano River this morning. What we know so far: https://t.co/R6cK9XILza#Llano #Texas #txwx #weather pic.twitter.com/zvPiKHakEc
— KVUE News (@KVUE) October 16, 2018
Crazy flooding going on in kingsland, tx. Please stay safe and be praying. @KVUE pic.twitter.com/iNnHhu15vi
— Jeremy Auyer (@jwauyer) October 16, 2018
Mother and child rescued after vehicle washed off County Road 252 near and Andice. Do not cross water at low water crossings! pic.twitter.com/9zBbqSN6F1— Williamson County Sheriff Texas (@SheriffChody) October 16, 2018
Shelters for people living in #Llano and #Kingsland- In #Llano you have First Baptist Church and Inmans Kitchen. In #Kingsland there is the Community Center. Please be safe and evacuate.
— Yvonne Nava (@YvonneN_KVUE) October 16, 2018