Williamson County is currently facing a serious flooding situation with a Flash Flood Warning in effect for parts of the area. Western Williamson County has been put on alert until 10 a.m. Saturday, while southwestern and south-central regions are under warning through 1 p.m. the same day. In response, the Red Cross has established a shelter at Cross Tracks Church, located at 101 Church St. in Liberty Hill, for those evacuated from the vicinity of Bear Creek, CR 200, and Rio Bonita RV Park.
As the situation escalates, another Flood Warning has been issued for the South Fork of the San Gabriel River east of Georgetown, anticipated to last until early Sunday afternoon. Evacuations have been mandated for mobile home parks along that river, targeting communities such as Riverside, Shady River, Goodwater, and Heritage Hollow/FM 971. For displaced residents with RVs, East View High School at 4490 E. University in Georgetown is offering parking.
Several temporary shelters have been set up to accommodate evacuees. First United Methodist Church Georgetown at 410 E. University in Georgetown and North Elementary School at 1840 Pleasant Hill Road in Leander are opening their doors to those in need. For those seeking more information on the ongoing flood conditions, updated details can be found by visiting the official Williamson County website or by checking the @PreparingWilco Facebook and Twitter social media accounts.
Community members are encouraged to remain vigilant and follow evacuation orders for their safety. Williamson County officials continue to monitor the situation and, urge residents in affected areas to seek shelter and assistance as needed. To keep the public informed, county authorities are updating their social media feeds regularly with the latest developments as the flood situation evolves.
