Kerr County, Texas
Texas Flood Relief
Program Start: July 2026
Since the July 4, 2025 Texas floods, All Hands & Hearts (AH&H) has been supporting long-term recovery in Hill Country in Central Texas, helping dozens of families rebuild homes and restore their communities along the Guadalupe River. On July 16, 2026, just over one year after devastating floods forever changed lives across the Texas Hill Country, disaster struck once again with torrential rainfall, with the damage appearing to be even more widespread, reaching homes and businesses that were untouched by last year’s flooding. AH&H is supporting central Texas flood recovery by clearing damage to homes and businesses, salvaging belongings, and providing temporary housing for displaced families.
Disaster Profile
In the early hours of July 4, 2025, intense rainfall caused rivers in central Texas, mainly the Guadalupe River, to swell up to 29 feet in only 45 minutes.
While most people were still asleep ahead of a day of national celebrations, floodwaters rose into low-lying homes, businesses, and youth summer camps, catching many before they had a chance to escape. The devastating floods claimed at least 135 lives, of which 117 were in Kerr County alone. Among the lives lost were 27 young girls from Camp Mystic, a beloved youth camp that was overtaken by the surging river. The Texas floods are one of the deadliest disasters in the state’s history, leaving families, homes, landscapes, and entire communities forever changed.
On July 16, 2026, torrential rainfall triggered widespread flooding across southern Texas overnight. At least two people have lost their lives, more than 230 water rescues have been carried out, and parts of the region have received nearly a year’s worth of rainfall in just three days. This time, the damage appears even more widespread, reaching homes and businesses that were untouched by last year’s flooding. For homeowners we’ve come to know over the past year, this disaster is painfully familiar. Already, four of the homes we’ve helped repair since last year’s floods have flooded again. Families who were only beginning to rebuild are once again facing rising water, uncertainty, and heartbreak.
Our Response
AH&H has provided emergency housing since the floodwaters receded and is cleaning homes for those who lost everything.
Our teams helped homeowners take the first steps toward recovery through essential muck and gut work, which involves removing waterlogged drywall, insulation, flooring, and irreparably damaged personal belongings, while working hard to preserve what can be salvaged. After this work is complete, families begin the process of reconstructing in safe, dry homes, free from dangerous mold and mud. Recognizing that safe shelter is one of the most urgent needs after disaster, we’ve also partnered with Airbnb.org since the beginning to provide emergency housing for families who cannot yet return home, giving them stability and time to plan their next steps.
Now in 2026, while emergency response teams carry out life-saving rescues, our focus also turns toward what comes next. Just as we did a year ago, we’ll stand alongside these communities as they begin the difficult journey of recovery, helping families rebuild not only their homes, but also their sense of stability, hope, and normalcy.
We’ll continue to share updates as the situation develops.
