Central Texas Flood Disaster

Texas flash flood disaster

Catastrophic flash flooding is unfolding across the Texas Hill Country on July 4, with torrential rains triggering river surges and emergency evacuations. The Guadalupe River near Hunt has risen more than 20 feet in just two hours, sweeping away roads, homes, and vehicles.

Multiple fatalities have already been confirmed. Among the hardest hit is Camp Mystic, a girls’ summer camp, where dozens of campers are feared missing. Rescue efforts are underway, but washed-out highways and continued rainfall are hampering access.

Officials are calling it the worst flooding since 1987โ€”possibly the most severe on record. A state disaster declaration is expected as conditions continue to deteriorate.

Note: WEA relies on cell towers to broadcast alerts, so if a phone is not connected to a tower, it has no cell phone coverage it cannot receive phone will not receive Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA).

2025 Texas Flood Disaster

2025 Texas Flood Disaster Timeline: How Rapid Waters Killed Many

Flash Flood Tragedy Unfolds in Texas

July 3, 2025

  • 1:18 PM: The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flood watch for Central Texas just before 2โ€ฏpm CDT in anticipation of heavy rain Source 
    URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX 118 PM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025
    Locally heavy rainfall could cause flash flooding across portions of South Central Texas. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches with isolated amounts of 5 to 7 inches are possible. WHERE… A portion of south central Texas, including the following counties, Bandera, Edwards, Kerr, Kinney, Medina, Real, Uvalde and Val Verde. 

    You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.  Source
  • 6:10 PM: Weather Prediction Center (WPC) issues the first Mesoscale Precipitation Discussion, warning of excessive rainfall and increasing flash flood potential. Warning of excessive rainfall and increasing flash flood potential.  Source
  • 6:22 PM: National Water Center updates outlook, warning of considerable flooding risks north and west of San Antonio, including Kerrville. Flood Risk Warning north and west of San Antonio, including Kerrville.
  • 7:58 PM: The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flood watch for Central Texas Remains in Effect Until 7 AM on Friday  Source
    Locally heavy rainfall could cause flash flooding across portions of South Central Texas. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches with isolated amounts of 5 to 7 inches are possible across the Flood Watch area. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
      Source
  • 11:41 PM: First Flash Flood Warning issued: First Flash Flood Warning issued for Bandera County, escalating from a watch to a warning as conditions worsen.  Source

July 4, 2025

  • 1:00 AM: Flash Flooding Begins: Severe flash flooding is reported west of Austin and San Antonio, with the threat continuing into the day.
  • 1:14 AM: Flash Flood Emergency Issued: South-central Kerr County (including Hunt): Declared a โ€œparticularly dangerous situationโ€ with up to 10 inches of rainfall and rates reaching 4 inches/hour. North of San Angelo: Up to 10 inches of rain already fallen with 3โ€“4 inches more expected.
  • 4:03โ€ฏAM: Six Flash Flood Emergencies issued: The first of six Flash Flood Emergencies issued, including for the Guadalupe River corridor from Hunt through Kerrville and Center Point
  • 4:35 AM: Kerr County Sheriffโ€™s Office reports flooding at low water crossings, confirming ground-level impacts over 3 hours after the 1:14 AM alert.
  • 5:00 AM: National Water Center warns of widespread considerable and catastrophic flooding across the Hill Country region.
  • 5:34 AM: Second Flash Flood Emergency issued โ€” this time for the Guadalupe River, warning of a โ€œlarge and deadly flood waveโ€ sweeping through the area.
  • 7:00 AM: Kerr County begins evacuating residents near the Guadalupe River in Hunt after 6โ€“7 inches of rain cause major flooding.
  • 9:30 AM: Kerr County Sheriffโ€™s Office confirmed that there were fatalities, but further information will not be released until next of kin are notified.
  • 10:00 AM: Fatalities Confirmed: The Kerr County Sheriffโ€™s Office confirms โ€œmultiple fatalitiesโ€ due to catastrophic flooding. Public Warning: “The entire county is an extremely active scene. Residents are encouraged to shelter in place and not attempt travel. Those near creeks, streams, and the Guadalupe River should immediately move to higher ground.”
  • 11:34 AM: Reunification Centers have been setup at Ingram Elementary School, 125 Brave Run W, Ingram, TX 78025, and The Arcadia Live Theater, 717 Water St, Kerrville, TX 78028-5319.
  • 1:00 PM: Historic Flood Levels: Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly says the flooding has surpassed the flood of 1987, making it the highest flood on record.

Ongoing Water Rescues: Dozens reported.
Mayor’s Plea
: Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr.This came at night when people were asleep in bed. Please pray for our community.”
Camp Mystic Impact
: Power, water, and Wi-Fi lost. Statement to parents: If you havenโ€™t been contacted, your daughter is accounted for“The highway has washed away so we are struggling to get more help.”

  • 3:00 PM: Press Conference: Continued Heavy Rainfall: More than a monthโ€™s worth of rain falls in San Angelo and surrounding areas. Updated Flash Flood Emergencies:
  • Hunt, Kerr County: Now up to 12 inches of rain and still falling.
  • Guadalupe River: From Center Point to Sisterdale under emergency.
  • Llano River (south of Mason) also impacted by runoff.
  • Summer Camps Affected: Several major camps, including Camp Mystic, are likely hit.
  • 3:08 PM: The Red Cross is assisting with reunification after this devastating flood. If you are missing someone during this emergency, please call 800.733.2767. Source
  • 4:45 PM. Evacuation of Camps Underway: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announces efforts to evacuate camps. 23 campers from Camp Mystic remain unaccounted for. 10 buses ready for reunification once conditions allow.
  • 10:00 PM: Updated Death Toll: 24 confirmed dead, according to Sheriff Larry Leitha.
  • 23 to 25 campers still missing from Camp Mystic.


2025 Texas Flood Disaster

2025 Texas Flood Disaster Timeline: How Rapid Waters Killed Many

Recovery timeline of people found/alive and recovered/deceased from the Central Texas flood

Rescued Survivors

July 4, 2025

  • 1:00 AM: Flash Flooding Begins: Severe flash flooding is reported west of Austin and San Antonio, with the threat continuing into the day.
  • 1:14 AM: Flash Flood Emergency Issued: South-central Kerr County (including Hunt): Declared a โ€œparticularly dangerous situationโ€ with up to 10 inches of rainfall and rates reaching 4 inches/hour. North of San Angelo: Up to 10 inches of rain already fallen with 3โ€“4 inches more expected.
  • 4:03โ€ฏAM: Six Flash Flood Emergencies issued: The first of six Flash Flood Emergencies issued, including for the Guadalupe River corridor from Hunt through Kerrville and Center Point
  • 4:35 AM: Kerr County Sheriffโ€™s Office reports flooding at low water crossings, confirming ground-level impacts over 3 hours after the 1:14 AM alert.
  • 5:00 AM: National Water Center warns of widespread considerable and catastrophic flooding across the Hill Country region.
  • 5:34 AM: Second Flash Flood Emergency issued โ€” this time for the Guadalupe River, warning of a โ€œlarge and deadly flood waveโ€ sweeping through the area.
  • 7:00 AM: Kerr County begins evacuating residents near the Guadalupe River in Hunt after 6โ€“7 inches of rain cause major flooding.
  • 9:30 AM: Kerr County Sheriffโ€™s Office confirmed that there were fatalities, but further information will not be released until next of kin are notified.
  • 10:00 AM: Fatalities Confirmed: The Kerr County Sheriffโ€™s Office confirms โ€œmultiple fatalitiesโ€ due to catastrophic flooding. Public Warning: โ€œThe entire county is an extremely active scene. Residents are encouraged to shelter in place and not attempt travel. Those near creeks, streams, and the Guadalupe River should immediately move to higher ground.โ€
  • 11:34 AM: Reunification Centers have been setup at Ingram Elementary School, 125 Brave Run W, Ingram, TX 78025, and The Arcadia Live Theater, 717 Water St, Kerrville, TX 78028-5319.
  • 1:00 PM: Historic Flood Levels: Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly says the flooding has surpassed the flood of 1987, making it the highest flood on record.

Ongoing Water Rescues: Dozens reported.
Mayorโ€™s Plea
: Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr.This came at night when people were asleep in bed. Please pray for our community.โ€
Camp Mystic Impact
: Power, water, and Wi-Fi lost. Statement to parents: If you havenโ€™t been contacted, your daughter is accounted forโ€œThe highway has washed away so we are struggling to get more help.โ€

  • 3:00 PM: Press Conference: Continued Heavy Rainfall: More than a monthโ€™s worth of rain falls in San Angelo and surrounding areas. Updated Flash Flood Emergencies:
  • Hunt, Kerr County: Now up to 12 inches of rain and still falling.
  • Guadalupe River: From Center Point to Sisterdale under emergency.
  • Llano River (south of Mason) also impacted by runoff.
  • Summer Camps Affected: Several major camps, including Camp Mystic, are likely hit.
  • 3:08 PM: The Red Cross is assisting with reunification after this devastating flood. If you are missing someone during this emergency, please call 800.733.2767. Source
  • 4:45 PM. Evacuation of Camps Underway: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announces efforts to evacuate camps. 23 campers from Camp Mystic remain unaccounted for. 10 buses ready for reunification once conditions allow.
  • 7:30 PM: Amanda Philips, 12, and other campers were airlifted from Camp Mystic and reunited with parents early Saturday. Hundreds of campers across camps including Camp Waldemar were evacuated and safely reunited by early Saturday
  • 10:00 PM: Updated Death Toll: 24 confirmed dead, according to Sheriff Larry Leitha. 23 to 25 campers still missing from Camp Mystic.

July 5, 2025

  • 3:00 a.m. New Flash Flood Emergency: Issued for Northwestern Travis County and eastern Burnet County (around Lake Travis).
    Rainfall totals: 3โ€“7 inches already fallen, with 6 inches/hour possible.
    Additional rain of 2โ€“5 inches expected.
  • 7:00 AM: Flash Flood Emergency Expanded: Now includes much of Burnet County, western Williamson County, and Travis County as storms persist.
  • 8:55 AM: Kerr County Sheriff Office: we have evacuated over 850 uninjured people, 8 injured people, and have recovered 27 deceased. This includes 18 adults and 9 children. Six adults and 1 child are currently unidentified
  • 11:36 AM: Over 850 people rescued, including 167 by air using Texas Department of Public Safety helicopters. Search and rescue teams deployed from local, state, and federal agencies, with assistance from volunteer groups.
    3:00 PM: Camp Mystic Update
    :
  • 2 campers confirmed dead.
  • 27 campers and one counselor still missing as of mid-day.
  • Conditions remain difficult due to washed-out roads and continued high water levels.
  • 5:30 PM: Confirmed Fatalities Rise43 confirmed dead, including 15 children, across Kerr, Kendall, Kimble, and Travis Counties. Officials warn that the death toll may increase as search teams reach isolated areas. Governorโ€™s Statement: Texas Governor Greg Abbott calls the flood โ€œone of the most devastating flash flood disasters in state history.โ€ He signs a statewide disaster declaration covering multiple counties and requests federal assistance. Source
  • Evening: Search Area Expanded: Efforts continue along the Guadalupe River, Llano River, and nearby tributaries. National Guard assets including boats and high-water vehicles are deployed to locate the missing. Over 850 people rescued, including 167 by helicopter, from floodwaters through Saturday
  • At least 32 deaths confirmed, including young Camp Mystic campers:
  • Lila Bonner (8 years old) Dallas (Bubble Inn) death officially confirmed
  • Eloise Peck – confirmed found dead alongside Lila Bonner
  • Janie Hunt – identified by family after being found at Camp Mystic
  • Renee Smajstrla (8 years old) – confirmed deceased
  • Sarah Marsh (8 years old)- confirmed deceased
  • Anna Margaret Bellows (8 years old) Houston (Bubble Inn) death officially confirmed
  • Dick Eastland– camp director death not officially confirmed

July 6, 2025

  • 9:00 AM: Update: we have recovered 59 deceased in Kerr County. Among the those who are deceased, we have 38 adults and 21 children. Eighteen adults pending identification, and 4 children also pending identification. At present, there are 11 Camp Mystic campers unaccounted for, along with one counselor. Our missing person call center is open for those reporting missing loved ones. That phone number is 830.258.1111. Those wishing to make cash donations, please use the Community Foundation Flood Relief Fund at https://tinyurl.com/KerrFloodRelief  Source
  • 10:00 AM: Death Toll Reaches At Least 59: Includes 21 childrenDisaster declaration: Trump signs disaster declaration for Kerr County Source
  • Fatalities span multiple counties including Kerr, Travis, Burnet, Kendall, Kimble, and Tom Green.
  • Some victims were swept away in their homes or vehicles overnight while sleeping.
  • Camp Mystic Status: 11 campers and 1 counselor remain missing. Parents gather at reunification centers in Ingram Middle School and Arcadia Live Theater in Kerrville, awaiting news.
  • Governor Abbott Declares Day of Prayer: Sunday, July 6 is designated as a statewide Day of Prayer to honor the victims and missing.
  • Rescue Becomes Recovery: Search teams begin transitioning from active rescues to recovery operations, especially in hard-hit areas near Hunt, Center Point, and Camp Mystic.
  • Investigation Begins: National Weather Service, emergency managers, and state officials begin analyzing the sequence of meteorological and hydrological failures that led to the catastrophic event.
  • Preliminary findings suggest:
  • Saturated terrain unable to absorb rainfall
  • Rapid terrain runoff due to steep hills and thin soil
  • Flash flood alerts may not have reached sleeping residents in time
  • 1:30PM: Update: We have recovered 68 deceased in Kerr County. Among those who are deceased, we have 40 adults and 28 children. Eighteen adults are pending identification, and 10 children also pending identification. At present, there are 10 Camp Mystic campers unaccounted for, along with one counselor. We continue to offer our condolences to those affected, and we are working tirelessly to reunite families. Source
  • 3:00 PM Update: Fatalities & Missing Persons
  • Kerr County: 68 confirmed fatalities 40 adults, 28 children with 28 bodies still undergoing identification
  • Camp Mystic: 10 campers and 1 counselor remain missing
  • Statewide: At least 78 fatalities, including 10 in other parts of Texas
  • Search & Rescue Operations: 24/7 rescue effort is ongoing with local, state, and federal teams, including air, water, K9, drone, and Coast Guard thermal imaging support . More than 850 individuals have been rescued so far.
  • 3:15 PM: The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning valid through 6:30 p.m., warning of โ€œdangerous and lifeโ€‘threateningโ€ conditions. Death toll rose to 51, including at least 15 children
  • Chloe Childress– Houston – Kincaid School- camp counselor (Bubble Inn) death officially confirmed
  • Janie Hunt- Dallas– Highland Park ISD – (Bubble Inn) death officially confirmed
  • Lainey Landry– 9-Houston (Bubble Inn) death officially confirmed
  • Sarah Marsh -Mountain Brook, AL- death officially confirmed
  • Linnie McCown– 8- Austin- Casis Elementary -(Bubble Inn) death officially confirmed
  • Wynne Naylor– 8 – Dallas- Lake Highlands Elementary School (Bubble Inn) death officially confirmed
  • Eloise Peck– 8- Dallas- Bradfield Elementary – (Bubble Inn) death officially confirmed
  • Renee Smajstrla – Ingram, TX (Bubble Inn) death officially confirmed
  • Mary Stevens – Austin- Highland Park Elementary-(Bubble Inn) death officially confirmed
  • Hanna Lawrence – 8 – death officially confirmed on July 7, 2025
  • Rebecca Lawrence-8 – death officially confirmed on July 7, 2025
  • Hadley Hanna – 8-Dallas – death officially confirmed on July 8, 2025
  • Still Missing:
  • Mary Grace Baker– 8- Beaumont, TX -St Anne Catholic School (Twins)
  • Molly Dewitt-8- Houston (Bubble Inn)
  • Ellen Getten -8- Houston (Bubble Inn)
  • Virginia Hollis – (Twins 2)
  • Kellyanne Lytal – 8-San Antonio, TX (Twins 1)
  • Blakely McCrory – 8- Houston- Memorial Lutheran School (Twins 1)
  • Abby Pohl – Austin (Bubble Inn)
  • Margaret Sheedy – Houston- The Kincaid School (Twins 2)
  • Cile Steward – Austin
  • Greta Toranzo -10- Houston- Sinclair Elementary School
  • Katherine Ferruzzo– camp counselor (Bubble Inn)
  • 6:14 PM: Update: There was additional rain in the upper Guadalupe basin this afternoon, leading to a rise in Johnson Creek. This water may lead to a rise of 1-2ft downstream when it enters the Guadalupe river in Ingram. Please be aware if you are near the Guadalupe River or Johnson Creek. lease follow the City of Kerrville – Police Department, City of Kerrville, TX – City Hall, or this page for verified information. Source
  • 11 campers and one counselor still missing at Camp Mystic. 
  • Found Safe: Annie Flack and Emma Moreau- camp counselor
  • Fatalities: At least 68 people confirmed dead, including 28 children. 18 adults and 10 children pending identification.
  • Kerr County: 59 deaths (18 adults, 28 children)
  • Travis: 4 deaths
  • Burnet: 3 deaths
  • Kendall: 2 deaths
  • Tom Green: 1 death

July 7, 2024

  • 8:30 AM: Kerr County Sheriff’s Office Update: we have recovered 75 deceased in Kerr County, including 48 adults and 27 children. Fifteen adults and 9 children are pending identification. At present, there are 10 Camp Mystic campers unaccounted for, and one counselor. We continue to offer our condolences to those affected. Reuniting families remains our top priority. Highway 39 west of Old Ingram Loop remains closed to the public, other than those who live in the closure area. Source
  • The Family have confirmed that Hanna and Rebecca Lawrenceโ€™s did not make it.
  • 10:00 AM: Press Conference Current fatalities stand at 75 people, 48 adults and 27 children. Identification is pending on 10 adults and 9 children.  Source
  • 5:16 PM: Kerr County Sheriff’s Office Update: As of 2 p.m. Central time, 84 deceased have been recovered in Kerr County, including 56 adults and 28 children. Identification is pending for 22 adults and 10 children. At present, 10 Camp Mystic campers and one counselor remain unaccounted for. We’re asking private boat owners to stay off the Guadalupe River and its tributaries at this time to allow search and rescue teams to operate without interference. Source
  • 5:33 PM: a private drone illegally operating in restricted airspace collided with a helicopter involved in emergency operations in Kerr County. The helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing, and a critical piece of response equipment is now out of service until further notice. Source

July 8, 2025

  • 10:00 AM: Press Conference: Current fatalities stand at 87, 51 adults and 36 children with Pending identification of 19 adults and 7 children. Reporters were asking hard questions that were left unanswered as the recovery is a priority at this time.  Source 
  • 3:00 PM: Governor Abbott Press Conference. There will be no City of Kerrville/Kerr County 5 p.m. press conference today. Update: 161 missing.  Source

July 9, 2025

  • 9:00 AM: Central time, 95 deceased have been recovered in Kerr County, including 59 adults and 36 children. Identification is pending for 14 adults and 13 children. At present, 5 Camp Mystic campers and one counselor remain unaccounted for. Officials report there are 161 missing people in the Kerr County area. Source

Alert System Investigation & New Revelations Source

  • CBS News Reports on CodeRED Delay: Archived audio reveals that at 4:22โ€ฏa.m. on July 4, volunteer firefighters in Hunt repeatedly requested activation of the CodeRED emergency alert system to notify residents of rising floodwaters .
  • Authorization Roadblock Slowed Response: Dispatch recordings show the alert was delayed because dispatchers awaited supervisor approval, even as water levels continued to surgeโ€”and people were swept from vehicles and RVs ().
  • First CodeRED Message Sent Too Late: The first verbal CodeRED alert didnโ€™t go out until 4:49โ€ฏa.m., well after the fatal surge began; rescue operations were already in progress by 5:11โ€ฏa.m.

Recovery and Rescue Operations:

  • 161 missing, 95 deceased, 59 adults and 36 children. – 14 adults and 13 children are pending identification.
  • Over 850 people rescued, including 167 by helicopter

July 10, 2025

  • Press Conference Update: Current fatalities stand at 96 – 60 adults and 36 children. Missing people remained at 161.  Source
  • FEMA, SBA and the State of Texas Opened Disaster Recovery Center in Kerrville:

Kerr County First Baptist Church
625 Washington St Kerrville, TX 78028

REPORT THE MISSING:

  • To report a missing person, call 830-258-1111. Also, send photos and descriptions of missing individuals, including identifier markers such as tattoos, scars, hair style, painted fingernails, piercings, etc. to: [email protected].

Information


Texas Disaster Resources

Select a resource by clicking the plus sign next to it in the list below, or scroll down to explore all available options.

Animal Shelter and Animal Resources:

Local agencies for pet and wildlife support – Please check their Facebook pages regularly for updates of found animals:

  1. Kerrville Pets Alive!
  2. Kerr County Animal Services
  3. Hill Country SPCA
  4. Kerrville Lost & Found Pets Facebook Group
  5. Freeman Fritz Animal Clinic and Shelter
  6. Austin Pets Alive! (Assisting Kerr Pets Alive! with finding foster homes and evacuation)

If you know of a lost, found, or injured animal, please contact the Kerrville Pets Alive! Resource Center. 

  • Report living and deceased found pets (not wildlife).
  • PHONE: (830) 200-0539
  • EMAIL: [email protected] (to report lost, found, or injured animals) or fill out the ANIMAL SEARCH AND RESCUE FORM
  • VISIT: 2102 Memorial Blvd. in Kerrville next to Schreiner University

You can also register with PETCO LOST LOVE, a free and easy way to search 300K+ lost and found pets listings. Also uses AI facial recognition to help recognize pets in listings far and wide.

Kerrville Pets Alive! Resource Center

  • 2102 Memorial Blvd. in Kerrville 

For large animal emergency:

Town and Country Animal Hospital TCAH     
If your pet needs medical care, or if youโ€™ve found an animal needing care, please call (830)367-5316.  They have a medical team in the clinic, as well as in the field, to assist with large animal emergencies for West Kerr County.

Baby Supplies and Childcare

Riverside Church of Christ

  • 625 Harper Rd, Kerrville, TX 78028
  • Non-perishable food items, as well as bedding, baby supplies, box fans, cleaning supplies, and tools.
  • Open until 6:00 PM
  • Updated 7/8 9 AM

Cross Kingdom Church

  • 3044 Junction Highway, Kerrville
  • Cleaning supplies, shovels, brooms, mops, clothing, water, canned goods, baby supplies, and everything else you could need. Check Facebook page for hours. Has been open several days until 7pm. 

Notre Dame Catholic Church

  • Reunification center is no longer open. Is distributing cleaning supplies, bottled water, personal hygiene kits, diapers and baby wipes.
    Tuesday: 3PM – 8PM, Wednesday and Thursday: 9AM-8PM
    Updated 7/8 11 AM


Cleaning, Showers, Washing

Showers, Restrooms, and Manned Washers Provided at: 

Walmart

  • 1216 Junction Hwy, Kerrville
  • Showers and laundry still available. Red Cross distributing non-perishable, food items and food trucks are giving out free hot meals.


Donate

Kerr County Flood Relief Fund

  • The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has established the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund to support local response, relief, and recovery efforts following the devastating July 4th flood. All donations will directly benefit organizations working on the front lines of this emergency. Full details are available at the link above.  Access Kerr County Flood Relief Fund

Kerrville Area Rebuilding & Recovery Fund

  • The Kerrville Area Rebuilding & Recovery Fund is dedicated to supporting the long-term rebuilding efforts of the Kerrville Area. While immediate needs are being addressed, this fund will remain in place to assist with the ongoing recovery and restoration in the months to come.  Access Kerrville Area Rebuilding & Recovery Fund

The Salvation Army Kerrville 

  • At The Salvation Army Kerrville, we know that change starts with people like you. Every act of kindness, every dollar, and every moment of your time brings us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all.  The Salvation Army Kerrville
    Cross Kingdom Church

    Kingโ€™s Ransom Foundation

    100%
    of your Donation goes directly to buying food, water, clothing and safety for those in need.


Financial & Recovery Assistance

Individuals affected by flooding the designated area can apply for benefits online through Unemployment Benefit Services or by calling TWC at (800) 939-6631 between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Applications for DUA benefits under this declaration must be submitted by September 4, 2025.

  • Alamo Area Workforce Solutions personnel will be onsite at the Kerrville Career Center at 1700 Sidney Baker St #500 to assist with applications for unemployment benefits from 7 am – 7 pm daily. These individuals will also be assisting with all other agency funding applications (FEMA, SBA, LiftFund, etc)
  • 1099 workers are currently eligible for unemployment benefits under the DUA.
     Individuals should specify that their applications are related to the damage caused by Hill Country flooding.

Please complete the Business Flood Intake Form to receive specific Relief and Recovery information.

SBA Disaster Relief
SBA disaster loans are available to homeowners, renters, and businesses of all sizes in areas covered by a disaster DR-4879-TX declaration.  SBA Disaster Relief Application

Food

Schreiner University Diner

  • 2100 Memorial Blvd, Kerrville
  • 6:00 AM-9:00 AM, 10:30 AM-2:00 PM, and 5:00 PM-9:00 PM
    Updated 7/8, 9 AM

Salvation Army 855 Hayes St. in Kerrville

  • PHONE: (830) 465-4797 – Non-emergency line to request assistance.
  • Open 7 days a week from 8:00am to 5:00pm

Riverside Church of Christ

  • 625 Harper Rd, Kerrville, TX 78028
  • Non-perishable food items, as well as bedding, baby supplies, box fans, cleaning supplies, and tools.
  • Open until 6:00 PM
  • Updated 7/8 9 AM

Cross Kingdom Church

  • 3044 Junction Highway, Kerrville
  • Cleaning supplies, shovels, brooms, mops, clothing, water, canned goods, baby supplies, and everything else you could need. Check Facebook page for hours. Has been open several days until 7pm. 

Notre Dame Catholic Church

  • Reunification center is no longer open. Is distributing cleaning supplies, bottled water, personal hygiene kits, diapers and baby wipes.
    Tuesday: 3PM – 8PM, Wedneday and Thursday: 9AM-8PM
    Updated 7/8 11 AM

Calvary Temple

  • 3000 Loop 534, Kerrville

Hunt Baptist Church

  • 112 Church Street, Hunt, TX
  • Donations go to VFD, distribution of non-perishable food items is at the church.
  • Updated 7/8 9 AM

Hunt United Methodist Church

  • 120 Merritt Rd., Hunt, TX
  • Distributing bottled drinks, snacks, clothing, hygiene items, and more.
  • Serving hot meals today.
  • Updated 7/8 9 AM

Hunt Volunteer Fire Department

  • 151 FM 1340 Hunt TX
  • Non-perishable food items
  • Updated 7/8 9 AM

Showers, Restrooms, and Manned Washers Provided at: 

Walmart

  • 1216 Junction Hwy, Kerrville
  • Showers and laundry still available. Red Cross distributing non-perishable, food items and food trucks are giving out free hot meals.


Free clothing

Cross Kingdom Church

  • 3044 Junction Highway, Kerrville
  • Cleaning supplies, shovels, brooms, mops, clothing, water, canned goods, baby supplies, and everything else you could need. Check Facebook page for hours. Has been open several days until 7pm. 

Hunt United Methodist Church

  • 120 Merritt Rd., Hunt, TX
  • Distributing bottled drinks, snacks, clothing, hygiene items, and more.
  • Serving hot meals today.
  • Updated 7/8 9 AM
Hazard report

Please complete the Business Flood Intake Form to receive specific Relief and Recovery information.


Health and Mental Health:

Mental Health Resource:

Young Life House

  • Wednesday, July 9 3:00 pm- 6:00 pm
  • Thursday, July 10 9:00 am-5:00 pm
  • Friday, July 11 9:00 am- 11:00 am & 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • Saturday, July 12 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Disaster Distress Helpline

  • Free, 24/7 call or text 1-8โ€”0985-5990
  • Emotional support for anyone affected by flooding

Pastoral Care & Counseling:

  • Brian Blacklock, Pastor
  • Abby Blacklock, LPC
  • Barbara Jackson, LPC

HCCADA – Recovery Support

  • Phone: 830-367-4667
  • Free counseling for individuals and addiction recovery or at risk of relapse, or their families

Doyle Community Center

  • Wed-Friday July 9-11 10:30 am – 3:00 pm
  • Hosted by Kโ€™STAR Family Specialists
  • Grief support for youth and families
  • Bilingual provider available
  • Walk-in Support

American Red Cross Serving Central and South Texas

Call or text the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 to speak with a trained mental health professional. 

Hill Country MHDD Centers

  • 24/7 Helpline: 877-466-0660
  • Walk-ins and crisis mental health support
  • Emotional support, grief counseling, and resource referrals

GriefShare

13-week support groups led by people who understand loss.

The Compassionate Friends

Support for families after the death of a child.

National Alliance for Children’s Grief

Resources and local referrals for children grieving a death.

Faith-Based Helpline (24/7 prayer & support)

1-877-800-HOPE

Texas State Optical: If you or someone you know has lost glasses, contacts, or ocular medications in the flood, Texas State Optical would like to replace these items at no cost to those affected by this tragedy. Contact us: 830-257-6336 – Prescription Glasses – Contact Lenses – Ocular Medications partnered with Kerrville Drug Co. Available: M-F 8:30-5:30

Bo’s Place: invites families from Mystic who have daughters at camp during the flood to a safe space at Bo’s Place. Campers, counselors, and their families can connect, share their experiences, and explore healing in small groups based on their location during the flood. Grief experts will be on-site to provide support. – Guadalupe River, 2nd term: Wednesday, July 16, from 2 PM to 4 PM – Cypress Lake, 6th term: Saturday, July 19, from 2 PM to 4 PM Location: Bo’s Place, 10050 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, 77054. https://facebook.com/bosplace Come as you are. No one has to grieve alone. More support offerings for the greater community impacted by this tragedy will be announced soon.

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Texas Emergency Management Resource:

What You Should Do Now

  • Avoid flood zones, don’t drive or walk through flooded areas. Seek higher ground immediately
  • Stay informed through CodeRED alerts and local emergency channels.
  • Check shelters at Comfort High School or Kerrville Methodist Church if displaced. Seek help by contacting Kerrville Emergency Management at (830)โ€ฏ257โ€‘8449.
  • Follow all directives: evacuation orders, emergency warnings, and avoid further endangering rescue efforts.
  • Call 211 for coordination with local agencies and to secure food, clothing, prescriptions, or housing aid.


Area Emergency Services and Relief Resources:

SBA Disaster Relief

SBA disaster loans are available to homeowners, renters, and businesses of all sizes in areas covered by a disaster DR-4879-TX declaration.

SBA Disaster Relief Application

Major Disaster Declaration declared on July 6, 2025

FEMA Disaster Information

FEMA Disaster Application

DR-4879-TX Declaration Information

Missing Person

Request Assistance Locating Someone by

emailing: [email protected] or calling: (830) 258-111

In your email, please include: 

  • The person’s full name
  • Last known location
  • Picture and/or description
  • Identifying details
  • Your contact information for notification


Phone Services

T-Mobile teams are on the ground in Kerrville helping communities stay connected. We are currently offering free Wi-Fi, device charging and charging supplies, while supplies last. All community members are welcome to stop by any time. Wi-Fi and device charging will be available 24 hours a day but may change: Please visit T-Mobile Emergency Response and follow the T-Mobile Newsroom on X and Instagram for the latest updates.

  • T-Mobile Store โ€“ Junction Hwy & E Sunset Dr. Address: 1304 Junction Hwy, Ste 1100, Kerrville, TX 78028

second location with Wi-Fi and charging from 9 am to 5 pm CT, along with charging supplies while they last:

  • City West Church. Address: 3139 Junction Hwy, Ingram, TX 78025

Network Update

Our Emergency Management team deployed a SatCOLT (Satellite Cell on Light Truck) at the Unified Command Center in Kerrville to boost coverage inside the building and in the surrounding area. We also staged additional SatCOLTs nearby to respond to emerging needs.

Property Owners

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Kerr County residents who suffered damages and/or losses to their primary residence, their business or their agricultural property as a result of the July 4 rains and flood, are being urged by Kerr County commissioners and emergency leaders to report those damages straight away. iSTAT

HUD Provides Foreclosure Relief to Texans Impacted by Floods

  • The 90-day moratorium prohibits mortgage servicers from initiating or completing foreclosure actions on FHA-insured single family forward or Home Equity Conversion mortgages in the Kerr County PDMDA. The moratorium is effective as of the Presidentโ€™s disaster declaration date.
  • Borrowers unable to make their mortgage payments should contact their mortgage servicer for assistance as soon as practical. Borrowers may also contact the FHA Resource Center at 800-CALL-FHA (1-800-225-5342) for assistance. The FHA Resource Center is prepared to accept calls from persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as individuals with speech or communication disabilities. Information on how to make an accessible phone call is available at https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunications-relay-service-trs.
  • For borrowers and renters who need immediate housing and disaster recovery assistance, HUD-certified housing counselors are prepared to provide guidance on the options that are available. To find a HUD-approved housing counseling agency, borrowers can use HUDโ€™s online search tool or use our phone search by calling 800-569-4287.
  • For borrowers whose homes are destroyed or damaged to an extent that requires reconstruction or complete replacement, contact an FHA-approved lender about FHAโ€™s Section 203(h) loan program. This program provides 100 percent financing for eligible homeowners to rebuild their home or purchase a new one.
  • For borrowers seeking to purchase and/or repair a home that has been damaged, contact an FHA-approved lender about FHAโ€™s Section 203(k) loan program. This program allows individuals to finance the purchase or refinance of a house, as well as the costs of repair or renovation, through a single mortgage.


Replacing documents:

The Kerrville Driver License Office is ready to assist individuals affected by the flood who need a replacement Texas Driver License or Identification Card. No appointment is necessary for those impacted. Please be sure to inform their staff that you were affected by the flood.

Reunification Centers

Center Point ISD Middle School Gym

Arcadia Theatre

Ingram Elementary

Walmart

City West Church

First United Methodist Church

Schreiner University Gymnasium (Mountaineers Fitness Center)

  • 2100 Memorial Blvd


Road Closures/Cierres de Carrerteras:

TxDOT crews continue to make significant progress with pavement repairs on SH 39 and FM 1340 to keep the roads passable for first responders and residents. Both roads remain closed to the public. Repairs will continue through the weekend. Visit DriveTexas.org for road conditions.

Supplies Distributions

The Salvation Army Kerrville:
Location: 855 Hays St, Kerrville
Provides: Nonperishable food, cleaning supplies (such as bleach, trash bags, brooms, shovels), diapers, and toiletries.
Operating Hours: Sunday, July 6: 8 a.m. โ€“ 5 p.m. and Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. โ€“ 5 p.m.
Contact: Call (830) 465-4797 for information

2-1-1 Texas:
Provides Information on resources for food, health, and housing.
Contact: Dial 2-1-1 or 877-541-7905

Temporary Housing and Evacuation Shelters:

Emergency Shelters in Kerrville:

  • Medical Shelter:
    First United Methodist Church 321 Thompson Drive, Kerrville, TX 78028
  • Congregate Shelter:
    Calvary Temple Church 3000 Loop 534, Kerrville, TX 78028
  • General Shelter:
    Notre Dame Catholic Church 929 Main Street, Kerrville, TX 78028
  • Overflow Shelter:
    Schreiner University Event Center 2100 Memorial Boulevard, Kerrville, TX 78028

Shelters:

Texas – Local list of shelters: This spreadsheet is updated hourly. https://gis.tdem.texas.gov/exports/relief

  • Comfort High School, 143 U.S. Highway 87 North, Comfort, TX, 78013
  • The Immanuel Lutheran Church, 318 High Street, Comfort, TX, 78013
  • Calvary Temple Church, 3000 Texas Loop 534, Kerrville, TX, 78028
  • Notre Dame Catholic Church, 909 Main Street, Kerrville, TX, 78028
  • Schreiner University Event Center, 2100 Memorial Boulevard, Kerrville, TX, 78028
  • First United Methodist Church, 321 Thompson Drive, Kerrville, TX, 78028 Pet Shelters:
  • Pet Shelters are currently at capacity. To address the urgency, they are actively seeking fosters and adopters and have waived adoption fees.

Command Centers:

  • Comfort High School, 201 Hwyโ€ฏ87: Primary evacuee shelter & reunification center
  • First United Methodist Church (Kerrville), 321 Thompson Dr: Overnight shelter & supply distribution site
  • Walmart Parking Lot (Kerrville, Hwy 27): Emergency staging, reunification, and EMS command post.
  • Additional shelters may be available in Ingram and Comfort, as per county and local agencies.
  • Missing Persons Coordination: Red Cross reunification aid available, call 1โ€‘800โ€‘733โ€‘2767 for help locating loved ones


Volunteer

Important Notice: Do Not Self-Deploy 

  • Please do not self-deploy or donate to individuals or organizations claiming to be on the ground without first checking the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) website and the Texas VOAD website for a list of vetted disaster relief organizations. https://txvoad.org/volunteer/ Texas Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster is a network of nonprofit organizations dedicated to disaster response as part of their mission. tdem.texas.gov/recovery

Volunteer Food:

Next Generation Health Foods and Juice Bar

  • 1046 junction highway , Kerrville, TX, United States, Texas
  • (830) 955-9700
  • [email protected]
  • nextgenerationhealthfood.com

Grape Juice Kerrville

Cross Kingdom Church

  • 3044 Junction Hwy, Kerrville, TX, United States, Texas
  • (830) 367-3480
  • [email protected]
  • crosskingdom.org

The Pearl at KPub

Calvary Temple Church

  • 3000 Loop 534

Hotels offering First Responder rates:

  • Best Western
  • Flagstaff
  • Hillcrest
  • Inn of the Hills- the Inn is not open to the public only first responders
  • La Quinta

2025 Texas Flood Disaster

2025 Timeline of NWS Alerts & Responses โ€“ Texas Flooding

Recovery timeline of people found/alive and recovered/deceased from the Central Texas flood

July 3, 2025

Morning

  • NWS Austin/San Antonio conducts forecast briefings for emergency management officials, highlighting potential for flash flooding.
  • National Water Center (NWC) issues a Flood Hazard Outlook, identifying Kerrville and surrounding areas as being at risk for flash flooding.

1:18 PM

  • NWS issues a Flood Watch for Kerr County, effective through Friday morning the first broad-scale warning for the region.

6:10 PM

  • Weather Prediction Center (WPC) issues the first Mesoscale Precipitation Discussion, warning of excessive rainfall and increasing flash flood potential.

6:22 PM

  • National Water Center updates outlook, warning of considerable flooding risks north and west of San Antonio, including Kerrville.

11:41 PM

  • First Flash Flood Warning issued for Bandera County, escalating from a watch to a warning as conditions worsen.

July 4, 2025

1:14 AM

  • Flash Flood Warning with a โ€œConsiderableโ€ damage threat tag issued for Bandera and Kerr Counties.
  • Triggers Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) and NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts, alerting the public of imminent danger.

4:03 AM

  • Warning escalated to a Flash Flood Emergency for south-central Kerr County, including Hunt signaling a rare and life-threatening situation.
  • NWS labels it a โ€œParticularly Dangerous Situation.โ€

4:35 AM

  • Kerr County Sheriffโ€™s Office reports flooding at low water crossings, confirming ground-level impacts over 3 hours after the 1:14 AM alert.

5:00 AM

  • National Water Center warns of widespread considerable and catastrophic flooding across the Hill Country region.

5:34 AM

  • Second Flash Flood Emergency issued โ€” this time for the Guadalupe River, warning of a โ€œlarge and deadly flood waveโ€ sweeping through the area.

Rainfall Totals

  • Local rainfall reached 15โ€“20 inches in just 24 hours, with more than 12 inches falling on July 4 alone

River Surge

  • The Guadalupe River spiked by ~22 feet in 2 hours, peaking near 29 feet, marking a catastrophic surge