San Gabriel River evacuation map: Here's where severe floods have hit and what officials are saying

After a day of catastrophic floods along the Guadalupe River, Texas officials issued alerts for regions around the San Gabriel River on Saturday

Updated on: Jul 6, 2025, 04:26:50 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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After a day of catastrophic floods along the Guadalupe River, Texas officials issued alerts for regions around the San Gabriel River on Saturday. The National Weather Service's Austin/San Antonio office has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Northeastern Blanco County and South Central Burnet County until 5 PM CDT. Meanwhile, Travis County and Williamson County, including Georgetown, are also on alert, with authorities evacuating areas near the river bank.

A drone view shows houses flooded following torrential rains that unleashed flash floods along the Guadalupe River in San Angelo (Patrick Keely via REUTERS)

Evacuation areas and map details

Affected areas in Georgetown: Evacuation orders were issued on Saturday for residents in low-lying areas along the San Gabriel River, particularly:

Mobile home parks: Riverside, Shady River, Goodwater, and areas near Heritage Hollow/FM971, east of Georgetown.

Apartment complexes: Two Rivers Apartments, San Gabriel Apartments, and Waters Edge Apartments, located between the North and South Forks of the San Gabriel River west of San Gabriel Park.

Georgetown Animal Shelter, VFW Post, San Gabriel Masonic Lodge, Holly Street Village, and San Gabriel Crisis Center.

Liberty Hill evacuations: Advisories were issued for residents near Bear Creek, County Road 200, and Rio Bonita RV Park.

Shelter locations

Georgetown: Georgetown Recreation Center (1003 N Austin Ave, for apartment residents) and First United Methodist Church (410 E University Ave).

Liberty Hill: Cross Tracks Church (101 Church St).

Up to 15 inches of rain fell overnight, with storms along the I-35 corridor (San Antonio to Waco) delivering 4–5 inches per hour. The South Fork San Gabriel River crested at 30.9 feet, far exceeding its 9-foot flood stage. Lake Travis rose 5 feet since Friday, with an additional 1 foot in one hour.

Burnet County Sheriff’s Office reported 10 water rescue calls for people trapped in cars. Travis County and Williamson County responders conducted multiple rescues, with the Texas National Guard deploying helicopters and boats.

Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder said: “We are expecting the San Gabriel to rise over 30 feet. We are setting up shelters at the Georgetown Rec Center and First United Methodist. We are blocking off all low-water crossings. Do not try to go through any of these blocked-off areas. Please be safe."

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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