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Flash Flood Emergency now in effect for Boerne, south Kendall County, NWS says
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Key Points:
- The National Weather Service has upgraded a Flash Flood Warning to a Flash Flood Emergency for Boerne and south Kendall County, Texas, until 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, describing it as a “particularly dangerous situation.”
- Boerne has experienced between 6.1 and 8.7 inches of rain in the last 12 hours, prompting Mayor Frank Ritchie to issue a disaster declaration and request additional state resources.
- The Boerne Fire Department has responded to 20 high-water calls, including three rescues on foot and one boat rescue, as flooding impacts residents’ safety.
- River Road and the intersection of Main Street and River Road have been closed due to flooding, with city officials urging residents to seek higher ground and avoid travel.
- A temporary shelter has been established at Boerne ISD Central Offices for displaced residents, and local government meetings have been canceled due to the severe weather conditions.
