India, July 4 -- A "catastrophic flooding event" caused by the overflowing Guadalupe River has prompted widespread evacuations in Kerrville and surrounding areas of Kerr County, Texas. The City of Kerrville has issued an official disaster declaration in response to the escalating emergency.

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency alert at 6:30 a.m. Friday, urging immediate action.

"If you are along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, move to higher ground now," the alert said. "Otherwise, avoid travel through the county this morning."

Numerous roads and low-lying areas across Kerrville are inundated. Affected streets include -

Arcadia Loop

Most of Thompson Drive

Guadalupe Street

Lowry Street

Herzog and Loop 13...