Updated July 11, 2025
Our hearts go out to all of the victims impacted by the devastating flash floods in the Texas Hill Country and Ruidoso, NM.
Recent flash floods in the Texas Hill Country have caused widespread damage, lost lives, washing out roads, sweeping away vehicles, and forcing evacuations in low-lying areas. The rapid rise in water levels overwhelmed creeks and rivers, endangering homes, ranches, and livestock. As of mid‑July 10, more than 121 people have been confirmed dead across Central Texas, with the vast majority of fatalities localized in Kerr County, which alone has reported at least 96 confirmed deaths—including 36 children. An estimated 170-180 people are still missing as search and rescues continue.
Flash flooding struck Ruidoso, New Mexico, on July 8 after heavy monsoon rains caused the Rio Ruidoso to rise to record levels. The flood swept through neighborhoods and an RV park, tragically killing three people, including two young children. Burn scars from recent wildfires worsened the flooding, increasing runoff and damage. Dozens of homes were destroyed or severely damaged, and emergency crews conducted over 60 swift-water rescues. A state of emergency has been declared as the community begins recovery efforts.
Communities across the regions are now facing cleanup efforts and assessing losses, with emergency responders continuing to monitor conditions as more rain is expected.
For those seeking to support flood victims, here are reputable crisis relief resources actively working to help our neighbors in the Hill Country. Thank you to our friends at The Scout Guide – Lubbock and TSCRA for gathering many of these resources.
Texas Hill Country
- Samaritan’s Purse – Donations and Volunteer opportunities
- Community Foundation of Texas Hill Country – All donations go directly to organizations working on the front lines
- Southern Oaks Church – Flood Relief Supply Drive
- Texans on Mission is accepting flood relief donations
- TEXSAR – Raising funds to provide refuge, emergency supplies and recovery aid
- Austin Pets Alive! – Collecting donations and organizing volunteers to help pets from Kerr County
- Austin Disaster Relief Network – Processes cash donations into gift cards for essentials like housing, utilities, food, and medical supplies in multiple affected counties
- Cross Kingdom Church | 3044 Junction Hwy, Kerrville, TX 78025
- Items needed:
- Girls’ clothing (ages 7–17)
- Bedding, towels
- Toiletries, bottled water
- Stuffed animals, comfort items
- Campers: Ingram Middle School | 125 Brave Run W, Ingram, TX 78025
- Non-campers: Arcadia Live Theater | 717 Water St, Kerrville, TX 78028
- First United Methodist Church (Medical) | 321 Thompson Dr
- Calvary Temple Church | 3000 Loop 534
- Notre Dame Catholic Church | 929 Main St
- Schreiner University Event Center | 2100 Memorial Blvd
RANCHING AND AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
- Find a TSCRA Special Agents
- Monitor Real Time Conditions in Your Area
- Texas AgriLife Extension
- Texas Division of Emergency Management
- Rancher Navy: Texas Farm and Ranch Disaster Relief: Ag donations available to Flood Victims | Comfort RV Park, 145 Hermann Sons Rd. E, Comfort, TX, 78013. Message 512-529-1913 with details if you require delivery.
Ruidoso, New Mexico
DONATIONS
- Ruidoso Together – 100% of profits go directly to flood relief efforts
- Community Foundation of Lincoln County
- Drop-off
- Humane Society Resale Shop, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday | 26048 U.S. Highway 70
- Angus Nazarene Church, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday | 103 Bonita Park Rd.
- River Crossing Church (starting Thursday), from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday-Friday | 1950 Sudderth Dr.
- Pick-up
- Angus Nazarene Church, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday | 103 Bonita Park Rd.
- 1st Christian Church (starting Friday), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday | 1211 Hull Rd.
- Gateway Church (clothes and shoes), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday | 415 Sudderth Dr. The church is ready as a point of distribution with food, water and diapers.
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