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How new flood sirens and warning upgrades helped Kerr County during this week's flooding
By Rebecca Salinas, Patty Santos at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 18, 2026
· 2 min read
Kerr County and the Upper Guadalupe River Authority say new sirens and other recent upgrades to the area’s flood warning system helped keep the public informed amid flooding this week.According to UGRA General Manager Tara Bushnoe, three flood warning sirens were activated along the Guadalupe Riv...
Key takeaway Upgrades to the area’s flood warning system were far from done when a new round of storms began pummeling the Hill Country this week, triggering catastrophic flash floods in some of the same areas devastated on July 4, 2025.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The effectiveness of Kerr County's new flood warning system is a crucial development for neighboring communities in the San Antonio area, where flood risks are also a concern. As Bexar County residents watch the situation unfold in Kerr County, they may be wondering what similar upgrades could mean for their own flood-prone areas. The Upper Guadalupe River Authority's "RiverHub" dashboard, which provides real-time information to emergency crews and the public, could serve as a model for other local authorities seeking to improve their flood response capabilities. With San Antonio's own history of flooding, the city may be looking to Kerr County as an example of how to enhance its own warning systems and emergency procedures, potentially saving lives and reducing damage in the event of future floods.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Kerr County and the Upper Guadalupe River Authority say new sirens and other recent upgrades to the area’s flood warning system helped keep the public informed amid flooding this week.According to UGRA General Manager Tara Bushnoe, three flood warning sirens were activated along the Guadalupe Riv...
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