Inquiry: Before the Storm
UTA researchers are using predictive tools to help design, build and integrate such early warning systems
Beneath an inky black sky during the early morning of July 4, 2025, rain began to fall in sheets across Texas’ pristine Hill Country. By 1 a.m., the forecast was dire, with meteorologists predicting widespread flooding. Four hours later, at 5 a.m., the National Weather Service issued an urgent warning on social media: “This is a very dangerous and life-threatening flood event. Move to higher ground!”
In just 45 minutes, the Guadalupe River surged an astonishing 26 feet. Floodwaters swallowed homes and cars, blanketing the rugged limestone in debris and muck. Families clung to rooftops and tree branches, desperate for the morning light. Still, the rain fell.
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