KERR COUNTY, Texas – Kerr County officials said many local and state agencies are “working around the clock” to rescue survivors and reunite families after severe flooding in the Hill Country Friday and Saturday.
Hundreds of people were rescued and more than two dozen people were killed after a storm unleashed nearly a foot of rain along Highway 39 along the Guadalupe River west of Kerrville before dawn on Friday.
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That amount of rain in a short period of time sent floodwaters gushing through Kerr and Kendall Counties.
While the Canyon Lake dam kept that water from rushing downstream through New Braunfels and Seguin, a slow-moving storm brought more rain to Comal, Guadalupe and northern Bexar counties on Saturday, causing flooding along the Guadalupe River south of Canyon Lake.
>> 27 girls missing from Camp Mystic along Guadalupe River in Kerr County, Kerrville city manager says
North of the Hill Country, two people died in the Hill Country.
The images and videos are harrowing, and so are the stories of survival. Here are some ways to help people in need.
Places taking donations
Cross Kingdom Church
During a Friday afternoon press conference, Kerr County City Manager Dalton Rice said Cross Kingdom Church, located at 3044 Jet Highway in Kerrville, is taking donations.
Rice said anyone can contact the church at 830-367-3480 to see ways donors can help.
Folklores Coffee House
Folklores Coffee House is taking donations for those affected by the floods. They are asking for cleaning supplies, blankets, toiletries and more.
Donations can be dropped off at Folklores’ two locations:
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Beacon Hill – 106 Michigan Ave.
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Government Hill – 1943 N New Braunfels Ave.
“At Folklores Coffee House, we believe in being more than just a coffee shop. We’re a space of love, healing, and action — and right now, we’re asking for your help,” the coffee shop posted on Facebook.
💚 Our community is hurting — and we need each other more than ever.
The recent floods have left families devastated. Some have lost everything. Some are still searching for loved ones. Some are mourning the unimaginable.
At Folklores Coffee House, we believe in being more than just a coffee shop. We’re a space of love, healing, and action — and right now, we’re asking for your help.
We’re collecting donations at both of our locations to support families impacted by the flooding. Items like gloves, cleaning supplies, diapers, toiletries, and even stuffed animals for grieving children can bring a bit of comfort during this incredibly painful time.If you can’t drop off supplies, monetary donations are also welcomed via Cash App, Venmo, or Apple Pay.
📍 Beacon Hill – 106 Michigan Ave
📍 Government Hill – 1943 N New Braunfels Ave📞 Contact Emilie Herrera at 817-205-6271 if you want to get involved. *Sorry for the posting the wrong number, here’s the correct number.
Let’s remind our neighbors they’re not alone.
Do small things with great love.#FloodRelief #CommunityStrong #SanAntonioCares #FolkloresHelps #DoItWithLove
https://cash.app/$tatusfood
https://venmo.com/u/Emilie-Herrera
Posted by Folklores Coffee House on Saturday, July 5, 2025
Salvation Army
Salvation Army’s Kerrville Kroc Center is asking people to donate non-perishables, hygiene items, cleaning supplies, baby wipes and more. They are no longer in need of clothes.
Donations can be dropped off at 855 Hays St.
Monetary donations can be made here.
How to volunteer
Officials are working on establishing a volunteer coordinator and asking for patience from those who want to help.
“If you want to help, give us some time,” Rice said. “We are currently still actively rescuing, so we are not quite into recovery mode yet.”
Officials also provided a list of shelters and reunification centers, with some located in Kerrville and others in Comfort. For a full list of locations, click here.
Other ways to help
Pluckers
In a Facebook post, Pluckers Wing Bar said it will donate 20% of sales on Monday, July 14 to Texas Search & Rescue.
How to support flood relief by not interfering
During a Friday afternoon news conference, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick urged the public not to self-deploy to the affected areas.
Personal helicopters, drones, or personal rescue efforts are not needed and can create dangerous situations, he said.
Residents in the area are urged to shelter in place and not travel. People living near creeks, streams and the Guadalupe River should move to higher ground.
This story will be updated as officials announce more ways you can help.
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