Forecasters tweet about major floods on the Llano River: "Look for higher ground!"

Forecasters tweeted warnings Tuesday about major floods along the Llano River in Texas. "Look for higher ground!" the national meteorological service tweeted.

The river at the town of Llano measured 39 feet at 6:30 am local time, and is expected to peak at around 41 feet, according to the National Weather Service.

"Major floods are in progress", he said, calling the situation "dangerous. "

A flash flood warning was in effect for Llano, Fredericksburg and Kingsland until 15:30. local hour. Forecasters urged those living in low-lying and vulnerable areas along the river to immediately seek higher ground.

"The Llano River has reached a major historical flood level," said the Llano County Emergency Management Office in a Facebook publication. He urged residents less than a quarter of a mile from the river to evacuate.

Since Monday, more than 10 inches of rain have fallen in parts of the Llano River watershed, according to the National Meteorological Service.

Last week, four men were swept by floodwater in the city of Junction. The bodies of three men were found and Tuesday morning, one of them is still missing.