BOERNE, Texas – Earlier Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for Kendall County, which includes Boerne, until 4:15 p.m.
However, as of 12:25 p.m., NWS announced that Boerne and other portions of south Kendall County are under a Flash Flood Emergency until 8:15 p.m. The service described its latest alert as a “particularly dangerous situation.”
“Move to high ground if you are near Cibolo Creek or smaller tributaries,” NWS said in a post to X. “Turn Around, Don’t Drown if you encounter a flooded roadway!”
A Flash Flood Emergency is in effect for southern Kendall County, including the City of Boerne. THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION! Move to high ground if you are near Cibolo Creek or smaller tributaries. Turn Around, Don't Drown if you encounter a flooded roadway! pic.twitter.com/uhZVFJa8dp
— NWS Austin/San Antonio (@NWSSanAntonio) July 15, 2026
According to KSAT Weather Authority Meteorologist Leah Rodriguez, as of 12:30 p.m., some portions of Kendall County have experienced anywhere between 6.1 inches and 8.7 inches of rain over the last 12 hours.
In response, Boerne Mayor Frank Ritchie has issued and signed a disaster declaration due to the city’s severe weather and flooding. The city said it will be asking the state for more resources “during and after this flooding event.”
In all, as of 12:30 p.m., the city reported 20 “high-water calls” to help residents shelter in place.
“Of those calls, the Boerne Fire Department assisted three rescues where they helped walk the people to safety and one boat rescue at Herff Road and River Road,” the city said.
Road closures in Boerne
City of Boerne officials said they have shut down River Road. Residents in the area are being encouraged to seek higher ground.
“This is a life-threatening weather event,” City of Boerne spokesperson Chris Shadrock said in an 11 a.m. social media post. “I don’t want to mince words about how serious this situation is. We are seeing flood conditions that we have not seen since 2015.”
Additionally, the city said the intersection of Main Street and River Road has also been closed due to flooding.
“If you are somewhere safe and not in danger, please stay there,” Shadrock said at 11 a.m. “Roads all across Boerne are flooded. Roads that don’t typically flood are flooded. Travel is discouraged all across the City of Boerne today until conditions improve.”
At this time, officials said a temporary shelter in town has been set up at the Boerne ISD Central Offices, which is located at 235 Johns Road. Residents are being asked to enter off Lohmann Street.
Additionally, the City of Boerne’s Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals meeting scheduled for Wednesday has been canceled.
This is a developing story. Please check back later for updates.
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