SAN ANGELO, TX — The National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency in San Angelo early Friday after reports of up to 14 inches of rain fell overnight.
The situation is considered “life threatening,” and authorities are urging people to avoid roads as many have been flooded.
More than 100 rescues have already been performed around the city and area, according to San Angelo Police Chief Travis Griffith.
An emergency alert initially went out at 4:26 a.m., and a new one was issued at 6:23 a.m. The NWS said 6 to 10 inches of rain had already fallen in its first alert, and 3 to 4 more inches were expected by daybreak.
Houston Harte at the Bell Street overpass has been completely submerged and shut down. FM 2105 has also been closed.
There have been numerous reports of other roads and homes flooded across Tom Green County.
A structure was even seen floating down Pulliam Street, which was captured in this Facebook video. A San Angelo Police Department SWAT vehicle was on scene to help with rescue efforts.
A structure is shown floating down Pulliam Street after heavy flooding in San Angelo on Friday, July 4, 2025.
Every volunteer fire department in the county has been activated, according to county judge Lane Carter, and multiple water rescues have already occurred.
An incident command center and temporary evacuation center has been set up at the AgriLife Extension office at 7887 US Highway 87 North.
A shelter for anyone needing help — or wanting to donate — is being held at PaulAnn Church, 2531 Smith Blvd.
Among the other roadways that have been deemed impassable are East 50th Street and Pruitt, FM 765 east of Wilde Road, FM 2288 north of Bison Trail, US 67 North and Old Ballinger Highway, and US 87 South at Crook Road.
For more road closure information, visit drivetexas.org.
The Tom Green County Sheriff's Office announced it has a large vehicle transporting people to safety near the intersection of US 87 and FM 2105 at the Pic-N-Pac convenience store. If you need assistance, contact the Sheriff's Office at 325-655-8111.
The City of San Angelo posted that the police and fire departments were actively responding to emergency situations across the area, and officials asked everyone to avoid unnecessary travel.
"We are reiterating our request for everyone to avoid flooded areas and refrain from interfering with rescue operations," SAPD shared on Facebook. "The San Angelo Police Department, Fire Department, City of San Angelo, Parks and Wildlife, DPS and other agencies are working diligently to ensure the public's safety and rescue."
Several hundred residents also lost power after authorities requested shut-offs in certain areas due to high-water levels.
East of San Angelo, the Concho River has poured over the road at the low water crossing in Paint Rock, and families are awaiting rescue down river, according to Concho Park Marina
Police are seen in a rescue boat at the intersection of Koberlin and Archer streets after heavy flooding Friday, July 4, 2025.
According to meteorologist Eric Graves, the Guadalupe River in Kerrville went from a dry 0 feet to 27 feet in only four hours, resulting in campers and vehicles being washed away.
The Guadalupe River at Hunt was measured at 29.45 feet, which was the second-highest on record, according to the National Weather Service, with the water rushing downstream toward Kerrville and Comfort.
There have been deaths reported in Kerr County from the flooding, according to the Kerr County Sheriff's Office, but no names have been released yet.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
![The National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency in San Angelo - calling the situation "life threatening" - after reports of up to 14 inches of rain fell overnight.](https://sanangelolive.com/sites/default/files/2025-07/screenshot2025-07-04at74855am.jpeg "The National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency in San Angelo - calling the situation "life threatening" - after reports of up to 14 inches of rain fell overnight.")
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency in San Angelo - calling the situation "life threatening" - after reports of up to 14 inches of rain fell overnight.
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