2025 Hill Country Floods Official Resources – Updated 7/17
It has been a difficult time across Central Texas and beyond as we witness the devastating and continuing impact of the July 2025 flooding in the Hill Country. While some areas are recovering quickly, there are other areas still looking for the missing. Our hearts are with all those touched by this disaster.
As we continue to follow and share reliable updates from officials in Williamson and Kerr Counties, here are the most current resources—updated as of Monday, July 14—that local leaders have provided to the public to assist flood victims.
Disclosure: We’ve seen the massive outpouring of help and heart in both Kerr and Williamson counties. And, we recognize there are many incredible organizations, groups, and individuals stepping up to help during this disaster. Below is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all the assistance. The resources we are sharing all come directly from the official agencies managing the response in the affected areas.
Williamson County
Williamson County has a comprehensive page for July 5 Flood Recovery resources.
This page includes information for victims of the flood to get current services like clean-up assistance, reunification, damage assessment/claim resources, and more. There is also an Emotional Support Line (833-812-2480) for survivors, families, and first responders to get support as they process their experiences.
*NEW* Disaster Recovery Center – Williamson County, in coordination with FEMA, will open a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) to assist residents affected by the July flood. The center will operate July 18 through August 10, Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Williamson County EMS North Campus, 3189 SE Inner Loop, Georgetown. No appointment is needed. FEMA representatives will be available to help homeowners, renters and business owners apply for disaster assistance, answer questions and provide support. Aid may include help with housing, repairs, personal property losses and other disaster-related expenses not covered by insurance.
*NEW* Multi-Agency Resource Center – A Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) will be open this weekend, July 18 to 20, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for residents impacted by the flood. The MARC will be located at the Williamson County EMS North Campus, 3189 SE Inner Loop, Georgetown. Services available include food and water, health and medical, debris, cleanup, mental health, document replacement, financial assistance, shelter and housing.
*NEW* FEMA Disaster Assistance – President Trump has included Williamson County in his Presidential Disaster Declaration. Residents can now apply for FEMA disaster assistance online at DisasterAssistance.gov, or by calling 800-621-3362. Information concerning the Texas floods can also be found here on the FEMA website
*Updated* In addition, the page lists opportunities for the community to donate or apply for financial support as well as volunteer to continue supporting flood areas. Central Texas Community Foundation has created the WilCo Cares Fund to provide direct financial assistance to those affected by the floods. The need for help to rebuild will continue long after first responders have finished their job.
Funds are being collected via local organizations like the Central Texas Community Foundation’s Wilco Cares Fund for direct financial assistance to those in need.
Local Emergency Warnings: Central Texas residents are encouraged to register for local alerts via www.warncentraltexas.org. This system allows local officials to contact their communities by phone, email and text during times of disasters or public safety events.
Travis County
Travis County’s Office of Emergency Management has created a Severe Flooding Recovery July 5, 2025 page that provides similar resources for those affected, primarily in the Leander area.
*NEW* In addition, the page lists opportunities for the community to donate or apply for financial support as well as volunteer to continue supporting flood areas. Central Texas Community Foundation has created the Travis County Cares Fund to provide direct financial assistance to those affected by the floods. The need for help to rebuild will continue long after first responders have finished their job.
These include a Crisis Cleanup Hotline, debris and damage assistance, road closures, and more. There is also information to volunteer as well as a Travis County free curbside flood debris pickup service for certain areas, which starts today (July 14th).
There is currently a Burn Ban in effect. Effective Tuesday, July 8, 2025, a burn ban is in effect for Northwest Travis County, specifically neighborhoods along Big Sandy Creek, Cow Creek, and other low-lying areas near creeks.
Effective Sunday, July 13th, there is a ban on all recreational use of Lake Travis for areas upstream from mile marker 36 and upstream of Sandy Creek Park. Those areas are CLOSED for recreational use. Note: his ban does not apply to commercial operators, emergency personnel, or state and local agencies. Follow the Travis County Office of Emergency Management’s Facebook page for updates.
Burnet County
The Ark of Highland Lakes has created a Flood Resources page that provides similar resources for those affected, primarily in Burnet County. This includes volunteer signups, damage reporting via TDEM, donated equipment and survivor intake form to get funds and support.
Kerr County
A collection of official public organizations has created the kerrtogether.com website.
Resources include a Texas Flooding Emotional Support Line (833-812-2480).
Other links provide information about ongoing assistance, reporting damages, unemployment for those affected, business recovery, pet rescue, donations, how to volunteer (weekends only; application and registration required), and more.
Important Reminders:
- Drone Ban: A ban on personal drones in the affected areas in Kerr and Kendall Counties is currently in place. They are asking anyone who is NOT directly involved with the coordinated search and recovery efforts not to fly drones over the search areas.
- Burn Ban: There is a Kerr County burn ban through at least Monday, July 14th. The decision to continue the ban will be made at the Commissioner’s Court meeting scheduled for that day.
Local Emergency Warnings: Kerr County residents are encouraged to enroll in Code Red community notifications. register for local alerts via www.warncentraltexas.org. This system allows local officials to notify their communities about emergency situations and other critical community alerts.
Sources: official sites listed above.
