Just one hour ago, the city of Lampasas, Texas, was overwhelmed by a sudden and violent downpour, triggering flash floods that have left parts of the town underwater, homes destroyed, and families unaccounted for. First responders describe the situation as rapidly deteriorating, with rainfall levels exceeding forecasts by several inches in under 30 minutes.
Entire neighborhoods were swallowed in minutes as storm drains overflowed and rivers breached their banks, leaving residents with little or no time to evacuate.
“It came faster than any of us could have imagined,” said a local firefighter. “One moment we were monitoring the river. The next, we were pulling people from rooftops.”
Reports confirm that multiple homes have been swept off foundations, cars have been seen floating down streets, and power outages are widespread. Dozens of emergency calls are still pending as authorities struggle to reach stranded families amid collapsed bridges and impassable roads.
Local shelters are now over capacity, and rescue teams are being deployed from neighboring counties. Drones and airboats have joined the search, while community members band together, forming human chains to reach the elderly and children trapped in flooded homes.
As the death toll across Central Texas continues to climb in the wake of this month’s record-breaking storms, Lampasas now becomes the latest epicenter in a growing statewide tragedy.
“This is unlike anything we’ve seen,” said one city official. “We’re in survival mode.”
With more storms forecast in the next 24–48 hours, officials are urging all Texans in surrounding regions to remain on high alert, and evacuation orders may expand by the hour.
This is a developing story. The heart of Texas is once again under water — and the clock is ticking to find the missing.