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With continuous rains throughout the night and more rain in Saturday’s forecast, some areas and roads around the San Gabriel River in Georgetown, including the Austin Avenue bridges, have been closed.

The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for Georgetown at 5:48 a.m. Saturday, July 5. The warning is in effect through 5:51 p.m. Sunday, July 6. Affected areas include most of Georgetown along the San Gabriel River, stretching east to Granger Lake.

According to the weather alert, “forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration” for the South Fork of the San Gabriel River. Continued local rain, as well as runoff and water travelling downstream from recent storms, can contribute to rising water levels.

“Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car,” according to the National Weather Service. “Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way.”

A Flash Flood Warnings was also in effect for Georgetown, areas of Leander, Round Rock, Weir and western Williamson County through Saturday afternoon. Hazards could include "life threatening flash flooding and thunderstorms," according to the alert that runs until 3 p.m.

The City of Georgetown announced that both Blue Hole Park and San Gabriel Park were closed due to flooding as of 8 a.m. Saturday. An evacuation order was put in place Saturday morning for Two Rivers Apartments, San Gabriel Apartments & Waters Edge, which are located between the two forks of the San Gabriel River just west of the park. An emergency shelter is set up at the Georgetown Recreation Center, 1003 North Austin Avenue.

"We are expecting the San Gabriel to rise over 30 feet," Mayor Josh Schroeder said on social media Saturday morning. "We are setting up shelters at the Georgetown Rec Center in San Gabriel Park and at First United Methodist on University Avenue. We are blocking off all low water crossings. Do not try to go through any of these blocked off areas. Please be safe and keep following emergency services updates."

According to Williamson County Emergency Services, other evacuation efforts are taking place.

"Williamson County is advising residents in the area of Bear Creek and County Road 200, and the Rio Bonita RV Park to evacuate to the Cross Tracks Church, 101 Church Street, in Liberty Hill. Residents in RV parks east of Georgetown along the San Gabriel River, including Riverside, Shady River, Goodwater and near Heritage Hollow/FM971 are advised to evacuate and may park at the East View High School parking lot, 4490 East University in Georgetown," according to emergency services.

To monitor flooding across Central Texas, visit www.atxfloods.com. The interactive map provides real-time updates on road and low-water crossing closures. Travelers should check the site before heading out while the flood warning remains in effect.

Between 8 a.m. and noon Saturday morning, the number of road closures present across the region grew from 44 to 103. In Georgetown, reported closures as of 11 a.m. include:

Other Wilco closures include:

Just outside of the county, closures are present in the in the Cow Creek area northwest of Lago Vista, and on Nameless Road, which becomes Hero Way in Leander. Spicewood Springs Road in the Jollyville area just south of the Williamson County Line is also flooded.

For real time updates and additional information, follow the City of Georgetown and Georgetown PD on Facebook.

For push notifications about weather or other hazardous situations, enroll in free emergency alerts from https://warncentraltexas.org.

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As our community continues to recover from recent flooding along the San Gabriel River, the City of Georgetown has shared updated information regarding water safety, road and park closures, and ongoing recovery efforts.

7 p.m. July 6 update: Most of our customers have had water services restored; however, the boil water notice will remain in effect for the same area at least through late Monday, July 7, when we expect to have TCEQ approval to lift the notice. The cause is a water leak in the middle of the San Gabriel River.

Some customers along John Carter Street and Holly Street near the College Street intersection do not yet have water, and crews are working to restore water as quickly as possible. If you do not have water and are not along those streets, please call us at 512-930-3640, then press 1 to report it to us. Our system will recognize your number if it’s tied to your utility account.

We are so grateful for the outpouring of love for our community and questions for how you can help. We have provided links on our website for organizations we know of with volunteer and donation opportunities. Please reach out to them or other nonprofits if you want to help. The City is coordinating park and river cleanup and will share updates and calls for assistance as we have them.

San Gabriel Park and trails will remain closed at least through Monday, July 7. Blue Hole Park and trails and Heritage Gardens are expected to remain closed for at least several more days. Avoid these areas. Most other city trails are now open.

Road still closed: The south Austin Avenue bridge and trail underneath will remain closed at least through Monday, July 7. Teams were onsite Sunday afternoon to evaluate the structural integrity after this weekend’s flood event. At this time, we have not found evidence of damage impacting the structure. However, the scaffolding from the ongoing bridge rehabilitation work is preventing inspectors and engineers from getting a full view of the bridge structure. The scaffolding is being removed, which will take at least a day to complete. Once the scaffolding is removed, we can complete the final structural inspection. This evaluation is being performed out of an abundance of caution. Traffic should detour to I-35. The north bridge is open.

While we could get additional rainfall through today, and the National Weather Service has us in a flood advisory until 9:30 p.m. tonight, the San Gabriel River is expected to remain within its banks. The National Weather Service indicates there could be additional storms. We will continue to monitor the weather and keep you informed of changes.

Thank you to all the crews working around the clock to keep us safe and informed and to restore services and our city as fast and as safely as we can. And to our residents for your overwhelming support. We will have more updates tomorrow, and please keep us posted with any concerns or questions you have.

3:15 p.m. July 6 update: The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for our area until 6 p.m., and we remain in a flood watch until 7 p.m. Stay weather aware, steer clear of Blue Hole and San Gabriel parks (which remain closed), and do not drive across roads with moving water. If you did not get that notice, sign up today at warncentraltexas.org.

As of 11 a.m., Sunday, July 6

Boil Water Notice Still in Effect

A boil water notice remains in place for residents in several Georgetown neighborhoods due to a water main break in the San Gabriel River, believed to be related to recent flooding. City crews are actively working to restore water pressure and complete repairs.

The notice is expected to remain in effect through at least late Monday, July 7. Once repairs are complete, water testing must be approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), a process that takes approximately 24 hours.

To check whether your home is affected, please view the official outage map:
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The City will notify residents once test results confirm the water is safe and the boil water notice is lifted.

Park & Bridge Closures

The following roads and structures remain closed as of Saturday morning:

Drivers should detour to I-35 where possible and avoid these areas until further notice.

Park & Trail Closures

Although the San Gabriel River has returned to within its banks, Georgetown remains under a flood watch through 7 p.m. today.

The following areas remain closed:

Please continue to use caution and avoid flood-affected areas for your safety and to support ongoing recovery efforts.

Georgetown Animal Shelter & Cleanup Efforts

The Georgetown Animal Shelter remains closed. All animals have been safely relocated to the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.

Community members interested in helping with recovery are encouraged to reach out to local nonprofits to offer support. The City will coordinate park and river cleanup and will share calls for assistance as needed in the coming days.

One of Central Texas' best barbecue joints is expanding to a growing city outside of Austin. Schoepf’s BBQ is planning to open its second location in Georgetown.

The 32-year-old Belton staple will soon be smoking meats at 820 S. Austin Ave. on the Georgetown Square. Ronnie Schoepf, who co-owns Schoepf's with his wife Staci, told MySA he hopes to open the new restaurant by early fall depending on the construction process.

"My wife and I are super excited about this new venture and being a part of something that's already such a great happening scene, and hopefully we can do nothing but be a part of that and make it even better than it already is," Schoepf said.

Established in 1993, Schoepf's has become a barbecue and live music destination in Texas. Over the years, Schoepf’s BBQ has made it onto Texas Monthly's esteemed Top 50 BBQ Joint list three times (1997, 2003 and 2008). More recently, Schoepf’s was named an honorable mention on this year's TM list, and in the past it's been recognized by other publications including the Food Network, Houston Chronicle's Top 25 barbecue spots and more accolades.

Schoepf’s also added a live music venue to its Belton Backyard in 2009, which was awarded a Texas Country Music Award for Live Music Venue of The Year in 2022. Its Belton restaurant off I-35 near Temple, offers various prime smoked meats, homemade sides and desserts for dine-in and catering.

Schoepf's menu includes not just traditional brisket, sausage, ribs and more but also Tex-Mex BBQ offerings like Tejas nachos and tacos as well as daily features.

Schoepf explained that although the exact opening date of the restaurant is uncertain due to the remodeling of the building and possible delays from obtaining permits and contractors, he's planning to possibly have the Georgetown Schoepf's in business sometime between August and October.

Find it: 820 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown, TX 78626