Texas Hill Country Floods

[Mike and Carol]

I’m sure everyone is aware of the flash flood we experienced here over the weekend.  We’re soggy but okay.  Our neighbors north in Comfort, Kerrville and Hunt didn’t fare as well.  You’ve heard about the children’s camps along the Guadalupe River that were affected, there were also homes and a couple of RV Parks.  I’ve learned that one RV park had all RV’s washed away, some campers got to higher ground, some didn’t.  July 4 weekend, everything was full and the river came up so fast there was little time to react.

There is a huge first responder turn out, church’s, and private companies also.  Our local grocery store chain, HEB, was one of the first on site with disaster recovery products, supplies and food.  HEB was founded in Kerrville.  I know some fellow Oliver owners have camped at Guadalupe River State Park just 9 miles from our house.  I don’t have a status on the park.

Please keep this area in your thoughts and prayers.  There are still a lot of missing people so the death toll will continue to rise.  Mike

[rideandfly]

Mike,

Good to hear you and your family are OK. 

We have been following this tragic storm aftermath closely. So sad to hear about this after our recent hurricane in NC. One of the charities we like are normally on the ground quickly in disaster situations like this one.

Will do on the thoughts and prayers for everyone in the area.  

 

 

Edited Monday at 06:18 PM by rideandfly

[John Dorrer]

2 hours ago, Mike and Carol said:

I’m sure everyone is aware of the flash flood we experienced here over the weekend.  We’re soggy but okay.  Our neighbors north in Comfort, Kerrville and Hunt didn’t fare as well.  You’ve heard about the children’s camps along the Guadalupe River that were affected, there were also homes and a couple of RV Parks.  I’ve learned that one RV park had all RV’s washed away, some campers got to higher ground, some didn’t.  July 4 weekend, everything was full and the river came up so fast there was little time to react.

There is a huge first responder turn out, church’s, and private companies also.  Our local grocery store chain, HEB, was one of the first on site with disaster recovery products, supplies and food.  HEB was founded in Kerrville.  I know some fellow Oliver owners have camped at Guadalupe River State Park just 9 miles from our house.  I don’t have a status on the park.

Please keep this area in your thoughts and prayers.  There are still a lot of missing people so the death toll will continue to rise.  Mike

The Hill country holds a special place in our hearts. It is one of our Texas home away from home places. My wife just found a picture from age 6-7 (late '50's) in Hunt for the Brewmaster Convention. Our fathers were in the brewery industry and met at Brewmaster School in Chicago in 1948.  Inks Lake State Park closed, but it refered to Day use, but there site was confusing and didn't mention campground. There was no access from Hwy 29, US 281, or FM1431 due to serve flooding. The lake was closed to swimming and boating due to debris.

 

Guadalupe SP had closed trails, and one campground loop was closed.

Edited Monday at 07:53 PM by John Dorrer
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[Patriot]

19 hours ago, Mike and Carol said:

Please keep this area in your thoughts and prayers.  There are still a lot of missing people so the death toll will continue to rise.

Mike, 

Kathy and I have been following this terrible tragedy. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with ALL Texans who have been impacted by this disaster. We are so glad you and Carol are ok. We are also happy to hear HEB was first to step up and is doing all they can to assist those in need. Thank you for the post and update.

Prayers will continue to be lifted up.

David & Kathy

Edited yesterday at 12:53 PM by Patriot

[SeaDawg]

The unimaginable  has once again, tragically,  become a reality. A large number of those lost were children. I cannot imagine the grief of their surviving families. 

Here's how you can help, at least monetarily.  Click on any one of the  links. They all need your support.

The needs are immediate,  but I can tell you from experience,  the needs will be long, for many organizations.  If you feel you can afford it, click on a monthly donation. Or, just remember to contribute from time to time.

My first is always Salvation Army. They were first on site, according to my mom, when our home was destroyed by a tornado when I was a few years old. And, they do so much good, in so many ways, in every community they serve.

If you're still working,  some generous companies do matching funds. Sometimes,  for retirees, too.

You can help, outside of Texas, by giving blood, as well.

May God wrap his arms around the survivors, and give them solace, and peace.. 

Here's where you can donate to help Central Texas flood recovery - CBS Texas https://share.google/mLDD7AfFVtWQ5fajI

 

 

[srthomsen]

On 7/7/2025 at 12:52 PM, Mike and Carol said:

I’m sure everyone is aware of the flash flood we experienced here over the weekend.  We’re soggy but okay.  Our neighbors north in Comfort, Kerrville and Hunt didn’t fare as well.  You’ve heard about the children’s camps along the Guadalupe River that were affected, there were also homes and a couple of RV Parks.  I’ve learned that one RV park had all RV’s washed away, some campers got to higher ground, some didn’t.  July 4 weekend, everything was full and the river came up so fast there was little time to react.

There is a huge first responder turn out, church’s, and private companies also.  Our local grocery store chain, HEB, was one of the first on site with disaster recovery products, supplies and food.  HEB was founded in Kerrville.  I know some fellow Oliver owners have camped at Guadalupe River State Park just 9 miles from our house.  I don’t have a status on the park.

Please keep this area in your thoughts and prayers.  There are still a lot of missing people so the death toll will continue to rise.  Mike

We are happy to hear that you were all OK.

We were staying a bit away from there in Bandera, in a park bordering the Medina River which also rose quite a bit, but to nowhere near a level that would have threatened us despite the campers in the lower section of the park being relocated to the upper section.

It was and remains a very tragic event. 

Edited 1 hour ago by srthomsen
correct improper spelling