Power outages are being reported across Kerrville and surrounding communities as emergency crews respond to catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country.

More than six million people in 57 counties were under a National Service flood watch, and in some areas flash flood warnings are in effect. Floodwaters overran the city of Uvalde, Texas overnight, cutting off access to surrounding areas.

"This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation."

A flood watch remains in effect on Thursday, July 16 for parts of Texas Hill Country for the potential for life-threatening flooding.

The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Emergency for Kerrville, Hunt and Ingram after heavy overnight rain triggered evacuations, rising Guadalupe River levels and life-threatening flooding across central Kerr County.

Texas Hill Country and surrounding regions are experiencing catastrophic flooding, with a Flood Watch in effect through Thursday evening. The National Weather Service warns of a Level 4 of 4 (High) risk for life-threatening flooding,

Deadly flooding is surging through Central and South Texas, and officials are urging residents to move to higher ground.

New Texas rain map shows where up to 9 inches of rain could fall, with the heaviest rainfall expected across parts of Central and Southwest Texas. Del Rio, Uvalde, Hondo, Rocksprings and Kerrville could receive between four and nine inches through the next seven days,