KERRVILLE, Texas — A sudden and relentless storm unleashed up to 15 inches of rain across parts of central Texas, triggering catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River in Kerrville over the July Fourth holiday weekend in 2025. The deluge, described by local meteorologists as a “once-in-a-generation event,” led to over 850 rescues as emergency services scrambled to assist residents trapped in homes, vehicles, and low-lying areas. The flooding began late on July 3, when a slow-moving storm system stalled over the region, dumping torrential rain in a matter of hours. The Guadalupe River, a vital waterway for the Hill Country…