Texas Flooding: A Wake-Up Call From the Waters

July 2025

Texas is no stranger to storms — but this summer’s flooding has felt different. It wasn’t just another downpour; it was a relentless surge of water that swept across counties, uprooting lives, and testing the resilience of communities from Austin to rural riverbeds.

Over the past week, flash flood warnings lit up our phones like emergency sirens. And then, the rain came. Streets became rivers. Creeks turned into roaring torrents. Families were evacuated, homes submerged, and memories washed away with the current.

“It Happened So Fast…”

One family near the Guadalupe River barely escaped when the waters rose unexpectedly at dawn. “We were asleep. Then we heard banging on the door — it was a neighbor yelling to get out. Within 15 minutes, the backyard was a lake,” one resident recalled, her voice shaking.

These flash floods didn’t wait. They didn’t knock politely. They came fast — and they came hard.

Camps, Parks, and Summer Dreams Interrupted

For many kids, this was supposed to be the season of freedom — summer camps, nature hikes, swims in the river. At places like Camp Mystic and other beloved Texas retreats, tents and trails turned to mud. Some camps had to evacuate early, cancel programs, or temporarily shut down as roads became impassable.

While there were no major injuries reported in most areas, the emotional toll runs deep. Camp staff worked tirelessly to keep children safe, offering comfort, games, and a sense of normalcy while parents scrambled through floodwaters to reach them.

A Glimpse of Texas Spirit

But this is Texas — and when the water rises, so do the people.
Volunteers showed up with boats, towels, and sandwiches. Neighbors helped neighbors. Local businesses opened their doors to shelter the displaced. And when cleanup began, it wasn’t just utility crews on the ground — it was families, strangers, and teens in mud-stained sneakers helping haul out debris and dry soaked memories.

Why This Matters

Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent. We’ve seen them before, but this flood reminds us just how vulnerable even the most prepared communities can be. It’s a call — not just for emergency kits and insurance policies — but for real conversations about infrastructure, climate, and the kind of world we want to build for our children.

The waters may have receded, but the stories they left behind are still being written — and your kindness can be part of the next chapter.