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Kerr County to discuss flood warning improvements ahead of one-year mark of Guadalupe River flood
By Hannah Gonzales, Pachatta Pope, Sal Salazar at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 30, 2026
· 2 min read
Kerr County commissioners are expected to discuss flood warning system agreements during a Tuesday morning meeting, weeks after the county became the first in Texas to install and test new state-funded flash flood warning sirens and sensors under Senate Bill 3.The agenda item is listed as: “Consi...
Key takeaway Last month, Kerr County installed and tested new flash flood warning sirens and sensors funded through Senate Bill 3, which included $50 million in state funding.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The upcoming discussion on flood warning system agreements in Kerr County takes on added significance given the devastating Guadalupe River flood that occurred just a year ago, resulting in over 100 fatalities. As San Antonio 's neighboring county, the improvements to Kerr County's flood warning systems have implications for the broader region, including Bexar County. The installation of flash flood warning sirens and sensors, funded through Senate Bill 3, marks a crucial step towards enhancing public safety in areas prone to flooding. With a second phase of the project planned for summer 2027, it will be important to monitor the effectiveness of the current system and the potential for future expansions or improvements. As the one-year mark of the Guadalupe River flood approaches, the community will be watching closely to see how county leaders address the ongoing need for robust flood warning systems.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Kerr County commissioners are expected to discuss flood warning system agreements during a Tuesday morning meeting, weeks after the county became the first in Texas to install and test new state-funded flash flood warning sirens and sensors under Senate Bill 3.The agenda item is listed as: “Consi...
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