Upper Guadalupe River Authority

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Upper Guadalupe River Authority UGRA is a trusted steward in managing the watershed and water resources of the Upper Guadalupe River.

The Guadalupe River originates in Western Kerr County, deep in the Texas Hill Country. This beautiful spring fed river is one of the highest rated recreational and scenic rivers in Texas and is Kerr County's central asset. The Upper Guadalupe River Authority or UGRA was created as a conservation and reclamation district by the Texas Legislatures in 1939. The mission of the Upper Guadalupe River Authority is to protect the health of the Guadalupe River watershed in Kerr County by managing water quality and water quantity, promoting stewardship, and providing services to support our communities. The UGRA Environmental Laboratory is a full service laboratory serving Kerr County and surrounding areas. It plays an important role in UGRA's water monitoring programs. The Laboratory's analytical services include the bacteriological, chemical, and biological testing of water, wastewater, soils, and sludges. The Laboratory is certified by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and is one of the largest microbiological laboratories in the region. The environmental staff is committed to providing precise data in a timely fashion with the highest level of customer service.

Join us to learn about the Flood Risk Reduction Actions Planning Study, funded by the Texas Water Development Board! Thi...
10/19/2026

Join us to learn about the Flood Risk Reduction Actions Planning Study, funded by the Texas Water Development Board!

This is your opportunity to
โ€ข Learn about the study and its goals
โ€ข Share your knowledge and flooding experiences
โ€ข Ask questions and provide input on potential flood risk reduction actions

Thank you, Ingram Oaks Retirement Community!We had a great turnout of residents at our latest Community Conversation on ...
10/19/2026

Thank you, Ingram Oaks Retirement Community!

We had a great turnout of residents at our latest Community Conversation on the Guadalupe River Flood Warning System. Residents joined us to learn more about how the system works, including outdoor warning sirens, river and rainfall gauges, and mass notifications, and to explore the resources available to help them stay informed and prepared.

We also introduced RiverHub, UGRAโ€™s free data viewer showing live rainfall amounts and river levels across the Guadalupe River basin. Check it out at https://riverhub.ugra.org

Thank you to the Ingram Oaks staff and residents for the warm welcome and great questions!

Want us to visit your group or organization? Email [email protected] to schedule a Community Conversation.

Public Meeting Announcement โ€“ Flood Risk Reduction ActionsThe Upper Guadalupe River Authority will host two public commu...
10/13/2026

Public Meeting Announcement โ€“ Flood Risk Reduction Actions

The Upper Guadalupe River Authority will host two public community meetings on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, regarding the Flood Risk Reduction Actions planning study funded by the Texas Water Development Board.

The first meeting will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Hunt Community Center in Hunt, Texas.

The second meeting will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the UGRA Lecture Hall, 125 Lehmann Drive, Kerrville, Texas.

The meetings will provide information regarding the study objectives, findings, and potential flood-risk reduction measures and offer opportunities for public input concerning flooding and drainage conditions.
The public is encouraged to attend either meeting and share local knowledge and experiences.

Join KPUB for their Bucket Truck Ride Event this upcoming Saturday, October 10! KPUB is a tremendous partner in the Guad...
10/08/2026

Join KPUB for their Bucket Truck Ride Event this upcoming Saturday, October 10! KPUB is a tremendous partner in the Guadalupe River Flood Warning Project. We appreciate their continued support of community safety and flood preparedness.

๐Ÿšš๐ŸŽ‰ The 6th Annual KPUB Bucket Truck Ride Event is THIS SATURDAY! โšก

Join us as we celebrate with a FREE, family-friendly event packed with fun!
๐Ÿ“… Saturday, Oct. 10
โฐ 10 a.m.โ€“1 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ NEW LOCATION: River Star Arts & Event Park, 4000 Riverside Dr., Kerrville

Come take a ride in a KPUB bucket truck and enjoy face painting, snow cones, free hot dogs & refreshments, giveaways, a childrenโ€™s energy activity station, tool displays, arc & spark demos, coloring contest winners & more! Plus, stop by and say hello to Kerrby, our mascot! ๐Ÿฟ๏ธ๐Ÿ’š

Admission is FREE, so bring the whole family & come celebrate the people & power that keep our community connected. We canโ€™t wait to see you!
๐Ÿ”— www.kpub.com/publicpowerweek

Today at noon you will hear the monthly outdoor warning siren test. This is only a test. The sirens will sound briefly, ...
10/07/2026

Today at noon you will hear the monthly outdoor warning siren test. This is only a test. The sirens will sound briefly, and then the test will be complete. Thank you for your patience as we keep our warning system ready.

UGRA will be closed on Monday, October 12th in observance of Columbus Day. The lab will resume accepting samples on Tues...
10/06/2026

UGRA will be closed on Monday, October 12th in observance of Columbus Day. The lab will resume accepting samples on Tuesday, October 13th.

The monthly outdoor warning siren test will be conducted this Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at noon. This is only a test. ...
10/05/2026

The monthly outdoor warning siren test will be conducted this Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at noon. This is only a test. It confirms that the system is working and helps everyone recognize the warning sound. Please note the sirens are tested monthly on a set schedule. If you ever hear the sirens at a time other than a scheduled test, treat it as a real warning and follow guidance from local emergency managers. Thank you for your support as we work to strengthen emergency preparedness.

Significant rainfall is predicted for Kerr County, which may lead to flooding. As flooding happens in the upper Guadalup...
10/01/2026

Significant rainfall is predicted for Kerr County, which may lead to flooding. As flooding happens in the upper Guadalupe River basin and surrounding areas, please remember that conditions are dynamic and can change rapidly.

For live updates on rainfall amounts and river conditions, visit UGRA's RiverHub: https://riverhub.ugra.org

Please share RiverHub with your neighbors, friends, and family so they can stay informed too. Bookmarking it on your computer or phone makes it quick to check when conditions change.

For information on emergency warnings, refer to the National Weather Service and local emergency management entities.

Flood Warning System Update!Our consultant team was out in the field this week reviewing stream gauge locations and iden...
09/30/2026

Flood Warning System Update!

Our consultant team was out in the field this week reviewing stream gauge locations and identifying placement for potential gauge equipment. The team visited more than 15 proposed stream gauge locations across Kerr County!

These stream gauges will help gather important water level data which will be posted on RiverHub, UGRA's data viewer. Our goal is to give our community better tools to monitor river conditions.

Stay tuned for more updates as the project moves forward!

Prost to Sage Park Senior Living! ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‚ A big thank you to Sage Park Senior Living for inviting UGRA to be part of their Ok...
09/28/2026

Prost to Sage Park Senior Living! ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‚

A big thank you to Sage Park Senior Living for inviting UGRA to be part of their Oktoberfest celebration! We enjoyed visiting with the residents and being part of such a fun, festive event.

It was a great opportunity to share what UGRA is doing in our community and to introduce residents to RiverHub, our data viewer that shows current river and rainfall levels. We loved the great conversations and questions!

Thank you again to the Sage Park staff and residents for such a warm welcome. We can't wait to visit again!

Address

125 Lehmann Drive, Suite 100
Kerrville, TX
78028

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18308965445

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