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Texas flooding: Two RV parks evacuated in Williamson County

15.07.2026 05:14 2 min 4 sources
FOX 7 Austin ENG + 3 more
Texas flooding: Two RV parks evacuated in Williamson County
Original source: FOX 7 Austin

In Brief

Two RV parks in Georgetown, Texas — Shady River and Good Water — were evacuated Wednesday morning due to flooding on the San Gabriel River. A temporary shelter has been set up at the Georgetown Church of the Nazarene.

On Wednesday morning, May 27, two RV parks in Georgetown, Texas — Shady River RV Resort (also referred to as Shady River RV Park) and Good Water RV Park (also GoodWater RV Park) — were evacuated due to flooding on the San Gabriel River in Williamson County. According to some sources, the evacuation was mandatory; others report that residents were asked to leave.

The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for the South Fork of the San Gabriel River through Wednesday evening, with water levels expected to reach 10.9 feet. A temporary evacuation shelter has been opened at the Georgetown Church of the Nazarene. Officials urge drivers not to cross flooded roads and to check conditions at ATXFloods.com.

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Williamson County flooding: 2 RV parks evacuated

27.05.2026 FOX 7 Austin ENG Original source

Georgetown RV parks evacuated after overnight flooding on San Gabriel River

27.05.2026 KEYE ENG Original source

Evacuations for RV parks in Georgetown after storms, flooding

27.05.2026 KUT Radio, Austin's NPR Station ENG Original source

Two Texas RV parks evacuated amid flood warning

27.05.2026 Woodall's Campground Magazine - Daily News & Information for... ENG Original source

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