Central Texas Flooding: Remembering Victims And Supporting Families

In the wake of the devastating floods that struck Central Texas and the Hill Country earlier this month, our community is coming together to remember those lost and support the affected families.

A Tragic Event

Between July 4 and 7, 2025, Texas experienced catastrophic flooding due to heavy rains intensified by remnants of Tropical Storm Barry. The Guadalupe River rose rapidly, reaching unprecedented levels in Kerr County.

The disaster resulted in at least 129 confirmed deaths, with over 160 individuals still missing, making it one of the deadliest inland flooding events in U.S. history, according to The Texas Tribune.

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Camp Mystic, a summer camp for girls along the Guadalupe River, was among the hardest-hit locations, with over two dozen fatalities reported. Absolutely devastating, and sad. I can't even imagine.

WesTx Abilene Raceway Candlight Vigil

To honor the lives lost and stand in solidarity with the affected communities, WesTx Abilene Raceway is holding a candlelight vigil set for next week.

Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: WesTX Abilene Raceway

Other Ways To Help In Texas

If you can’t attend the vigil, there are still meaningful ways to help. From donating to trusted relief organizations to volunteering your time, every act of kindness matters.

Kerr County Flood Relief Fund: Supports local efforts in Hunt, Ingram, Kerrville, and more. You can make a donation here.
American Red Cross of Central & South Texas: Providing food, shelter, and aid. Donations are being accepted here.
Salvation Army: Delivering critical supplies and support on the ground. Donate to the Salvation Army here.
Verified GoFundMe Campaigns: Helping individual families rebuild. Find those campaigns here.
Kerrville Pets Alive: Supporting pets and animal rescue efforts affected by the flood. Donate here.

For more information on how to contribute, please visit the Texas Department of Emergency Management.

Mother Nature Not Done

As we continue recovery efforts, it's important to stay informed about the weather. Today, July 14, parts of Texas, including the Hill Country and Central Texas, remain under flood advisories due to saturated soils and ongoing rainfall.

However, a shift in weather patterns is expected this week. High pressure is building over the southern U.S., which will lower the chances of additional heavy rainfall. By midweek, we should start seeing more of a classic summer pattern and those brutal Texas temperatures.

Devastation and Courage: Images from the Texas Flood Disaster

The heartache in the Texas Hill Country is hard to put into words, but these images tell the story in a way words never could. From the flood-ravaged banks of the Guadalupe River to the brave rescue efforts in Kerr County, this gallery captures the devastation, the resilience, and the humanity in the wake of one of the deadliest floods in our state’s history.

Gallery Credit: Chaz via Getty Images

Texas Tragedy: Devastating Images from the Texas Hill Country and Guadalupe River Flooding

A tragedy in Texas in Texas continues to unfold as rescue works continue their search to find victims of the flooding in central Texas. The number of deaths continue to rise and are expected to soar past 100 as more bodies are found and identified. Sadly, at least 28 children have been confirmed dead, many who were attending the all-girls Camp Mystic. Most of the fatalities as of this writing have been reported in Kerr County. Below are some of the images of the devastation as captured by Getty Images.

Gallery Credit: Chad Hasty

Filed Under: Around Texas