A year after rebuilding from a deadly flood, the Texas Hill Country suffered another historic and widespread flood that left two people dead and residents must again attempt to rebuild.
Rivers in Uvalde and Kerr counties, along with many others in the Texas Hill Country, reached the same levels as during the July 4, 2025, flooding that killed more than 130 people.
While the National Weather Service estimates that rainfall will subside on July 17 and flood warnings will end by noon, the reconstruction process for those affected by the flooding is just beginning.
Here’s how affected Texans can get help — and how others can help.
Report damage, initiate insurance claim
The Texas Department of Emergency Management is requesting that Texans use the Individual Texas State Assessment Tool (iSTAT) damage survey.
The iSTAT tool allows users to submit loss and damage to their residential, commercial and agricultural property and helps the state request support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency or other federal agencies.
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) urges people affected by flooding to contact their individual insurance immediately.
TDI also offers a helpline Monday through Friday – 800-252-3439 – to help Texans find their insurance company’s contact information and ask any questions they have about claims.
Mental Health Resources During the Texas Flood
People going through a mental health crisis have access to a toll-free crisis helpline from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
People can call or text 800-985-5990 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. The helpline operates 24 hours a day, year-round and is confidential. Counselors can also refer callers to local resources for additional support.
People can also call a crisis counselor by calling or texting 988 which is available through the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Red Cross shelters open in Texas Hill Country
There are three American Red Cross shelters in the Texas Hill Country:
- Uvalde County Fairplex – 215 Veterans Lane.
- Fredericksburg First United Methodist Church – 1800 N. Lano St.
- Spring Branch Middle School – 21053 Texas Highway 46.
The Uvalde Volunteer Fire Department has also opened shelters:
- Dalton Elementary – 600 N. 4th St.
- Flores Elementary Campus – 901 N. Getty St.
- Southwest Texas College – 2401 Garner Field Road.
How can I help Texas flood victims?
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has established a flood relief fund – separate from the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund established after the July 2025 disaster.
The fund will help support non-profit and civic organizations actively involved in response, relief and recovery efforts.
The Rebuild Texas Fund has also been established by OneStar Foundation to help those affected, with 100% of donations reaching local organizations that provide essential recovery services, long-term rebuilding operations and infrastructure repairs in Texas communities.