HOUSTON — The catastrophic, deadly flooding in Central Texas over the July 4 holiday weekend is now being measured as one of the worst in the region’s recorded history.

According to preliminary data from the USGS shared by Harris County meteorologist Jeff Lindner, the river gauge in Hunt, Texas, reached a peak elevation of 37.52 feet, setting a new all-time flood record for the area. This surpasses the previous high mark of 36.60 feet set in 1932, making the 2025 flood the most severe in Hunt’s recorded history.

“It is interesting to note that the top 3 all-time floods at this site all occurred in the month of July,” Lindner said.

Meanwhile, in Kerrville, the Guadalupe River peaked at 34.29 feet, making it the third-highest flood on record for the city. The 2025 flood trails only the 39.0-foot crest from 1932 and the 37.72-foot flood in 1987.

Lindner also noted the rapid rise of the river:

“The Kerrville gage rose from 1.82 ft at 5:15 a.m. to a peak of 34.29 ft at 6:45 a.m. or 32.47 ft in 1.5 hours.”

This staggering rise underscores the extreme danger of flash flooding and the need for ongoing vigilance as storms continue to impact the region.