URGENT FLOODING UPDATE: Georgetown Evacuations & Severe Weather Ongoing – July 5, 2025

Latest update: 10:53am

Georgetown friends and neighbors — storms continue to impact our region in a major way this morning. Please read and share this important update.

New Severe Storms Developing
As of 9:25 AM, storms are redeveloping along the I-35 corridor from San Antonio to Waco, bringing rainfall rates of up to 4 inches per hour. The risk for flooding remains high throughout the morning and into the afternoon.

Photo Credit: Nikki Szewczyk – Georgetown Texas Resident

San Gabriel River Flooding & Georgetown Evacuations
The San Gabriel River is at major flood stage, and low-lying areas along the river are experiencing dangerous conditions.

Current Evacuations in Georgetown & Surrounding Areas

Due to the rising San Gabriel River and continued heavy rainfall, multiple evacuation orders have been issued throughout Georgetown and Williamson County. Here’s a breakdown of current affected areas:

✅ Evacuations in Georgetown:

• Riverside Mobile Home Park

• Shady River RV Park

• Goodwater RV Park

• Two Rivers Apartments

• San Gabriel Apartments

• Waters Edge Apartments

Residents in these locations are urged to evacuate immediately.

Shelter Locations:

• Georgetown Recreation Center – 
  📍 1003 N Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626
  (Shelter for apartment residents listed above)

FOR PARKING ONLY 

• East View High School
  📍 4490 E. University Ave., Georgetown, TX 78626

✅ Evacuations in Liberty Hill Area:

• Rio Bonita RV Park

• Bear Creek & CR 200 Area

Shelter Location:

• Cross Tracks Church
  📍 101 Church St., Liberty Hill, TX 78642

⚠️ Park Closures & Road Warnings

• Blue Hole Park and San Gabriel Park remain CLOSED.

• Additional roads may be closed as the river rises.

• Stay Informed and Safe:

  • Check road closures: ATXFloods.com | DriveTexas.org

  • Register for emergency alerts: WarnCentralTexas.org

• Do NOT attempt to drive through flooded roads — turn around, don’t drown.

UPDATED FLOOD CREST FORECAST (South Fork San Gabriel River)

• The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the South Fork San Gabriel River at Georgetown, with the river expected to crest at approximately 29.7 feet by around 1 PM today, far above the 9‑foot flood stage

⚠️ Stay off the trails and low-water crossings – water this high is extremely dangerous.

Liberty Hill Evacuations
Evacuation advisories also remain in effect for residents near Bear Creek & CR 200 and the Rio Bonita RV Park. Shelter is available at Cross Tracks Church, 101 Church St., Liberty Hill.

Stay weather aware, stay connected, and look out for each other.