This week, we remember those who lost their lives and those who faced recovery after severe flooding in Central Texas on July 4, 2025.
On a day many had planned to enjoy with their families, torrential rains caused the Guadalupe River to surge 26 feet in just 45 minutes. Floodwaters swept through homes, overtook campsites, and left devastation at every turn. Many people lost their homes, vehicles, and even loved ones.
Convoy of Hope responded quickly, delivering essential supplies to individuals whose homes were flooded, possessions destroyed, and communities shaken.
From the beginning, we were committed to staying in Central Texas for the long haul, as communities began to heal.
Convoy of Hope served 34 communities with more than 9,800 volunteer hours, working alongside local churches and organizations. After immediate needs were met with more than 606,000 pounds of essential relief product, many families received home and roof repairs, new furniture, and new appliances as they rebuilt their lives.
We did not make this impact alone. Volunteers and community members devoted their efforts to helping their neighbors reach recovery.
In the rural community of San Saba, which flooded twice that week, Convoy of Hope partnered with residents to host a distribution event for the area. When word got out that Convoy was offering relief supplies to anyone in need, people flocked in, both to give and receive help.
In San Antonio, more than 500 volunteers packed thousands of buckets of relief supplies that were sent directly to the flood-impacted regions.
In Burnet County, teams mucked out homes and cleared debris. Convoy worked with local emergency management to ensure help reached people as efficiently as possible.
In Kerrville, Convoy also supported first responders in the field, providing chainsaws, life vests, and other safety gear.
Grief and stress weighed heavy. But arms full of groceries, hygiene kits, and cleaning supplies reminded survivors that people close by — and all over the nation — cared for their wellbeing.
“It’s a great thing, to need something and have people you don’t know reach out and help,” said Kerrville resident Bruce Jerome. “I’ve personally experienced this. It’s impactful.”
In times of disaster, essential supplies are more than material goods. Relief opens the doors for survivors to be encouraged, for communities to be united, for neighbors to share and receive hope, and for people around the world to invest in the recovery of others.
We honor those whose lives were lost in the floods.
We thank the friends who stepped in to help those who needed it most.
