Sirens Finally Rise After Tragedy | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

After a deadly flood in the Hill Country, Kerr County finally got flood warning sirens — but only after tragedy forced action. Two systems now stand along the Guadalupe River: one funded by private donors, installed at summer camps in January, and another, paid for by state money approved post-flood. Six new sirens, part of a $50 million statewide initiative, went up in May. While families who lost loved ones hope the sirens could’ve saved lives, some worry they won’t cut through storm noise. The river authority aims to automate alerts when sensors detect rising waters, but for now, alarms…