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Countless Texas Families Have Been Impacted by the Hill Country Flooding. Here's How to Help Them.

TEXAS HILL COUNTRY, JUL 5 – Relief groups and volunteers are providing food, shelter, and supplies to communities after flash floods killed at least 68 people in Kerr County, officials said.

  • Devastating floods struck Texas' Hill Country on July 4 and 5, 2025, killing at least 43 people and sweeping away over two dozen campers and others.
  • Heavy flooding caused by a sudden surge in the Guadalupe River flooded Kerr and Kendall Counties, leading to mandatory evacuations in the region.
  • Search and rescue efforts involve Texas Search and Rescue with swiftwater teams, and Kerrville Pets Alive is rescuing stranded and lost pets to reunite them with owners.
  • Relief efforts are supported by organizations such as the Salvation Army and a dedicated fund created by a regional foundation in the Texas Hill Country, while local churches and groups organize drives to collect supplies and distribute meals.
  • Officials urge residents to follow evacuation orders, avoid private searches, and channel aid through vetted groups, emphasizing regional solidarity and volunteer readiness once conditions stabilize.
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KYTX broke the news in on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
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