Evacuations underway in Georgetown after San Gabriel River flooding
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Williamson County Office of Emergency Management advised residents to evacuate in Georgetown Saturday morning.
The evacuations would be for residents of mobile home parks along the San Gabriel River east of the city.
According to the office, evacuations would include Riverside, Shady River and Goodwater.
Williamson County said a Flash Flood Warning was in effect for the western of the county until 10 a.m. and for the South Fork of the San Gabriel River east of Georgetown through early Sunday afternoon.
The Georgetown Police Department said San Gabriel and Blue Hole parks were closed due to the river’s flooding.
Police said additional streets may be closed as rain continues and the river rises.
According to ATX Floods, there were six street closures currently in effect in Georgetown. Those closures include:
- Lower Park Rd at Chamber Way
- Pedestrian Bridge at SG Park
- Blue Hole Park Pedestrian Bridge
- Blue Hole Park Rd West
- Blue Hole Park Rd East
- E 6th St at Ash St
