BOERNE, Texas – Boerne officials provided an update Wednesday on the city’s ongoing flood response ahead of more potential flooding.
According to the KSAT Weather Authority, as of 5:30 p.m., some portions of Kendall County had experienced more than 10 inches of rain on Wednesday.
The Boerne Police Department received 109 calls for service during the storms, including 36 calls for water rescues, according to Police Chief Steve Perez. He noted there were no reported fatalities as of Wednesday afternoon.
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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., the NWS announced that Boerne and other portions of south Kendall County were under a Flash Flood Emergency until 8:15 p.m. The NWS described its latest alert as a “particularly dangerous situation.”
“Move to high ground if you are near Cibolo Creek or smaller tributaries,” the 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
In response, Boerne Mayor Frank Ritchie 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.”
Perez said 53 people were moved to shelter during Wednesday’s storms.
The Boerne Fire Department conducted three rescues that required swiftwater rescue operators, and one boat rescue at Herff Road and River Road, according to Assistant Fire Chief Walter Ball said.
The department also safely evacuated two apartment complexes in the 700 block of River Road, Ball said.
Chris Shadrock, the city’s communications and civic engagement director, said emergency crews began staging and staff started preparing street and park closures ahead of the rain. The city also coordinated with the state to put emergency operations on standby.
Officials said the city is continuing to monitor the radar, and they urged the public to stay off closed roads and avoid driving past barricades.
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