Spring 2025 Rio Grande Valley Floods

Historic storms and flooding in late March 2025:

Severe thunderstorms brought record rainfall and widespread flooding across South Texas, particularly the Rio Grande Valley’s urban and residential areas. Meteorologists reported heavy rain that soaked McAllen, Harlingen, and surrounding cities, overwhelming drainage systems and inundating streets and homes.

Deaths & emergency rescues:

Multiple fatalities were confirmed, and hundreds of residents were rescued from flooded homes, vehicles, and rising waters during the storm.

Community impact:

Floodwaters forced airport closures, disrupted utilities, and led local officials to declare disaster responses. Residents in several counties remained without power, and schools and businesses were closed as water receded.
July 2025 Central Texas / Hill Country Floods
Rapid-onset catastrophic flooding (July 4–5, 2025):
A severe storm system dropped torrential rain across Central Texas, causing rivers — especially the Guadalupe River — to rise extremely quickly and flood surrounding communities.
Death toll and missing persons:
The flooding became one of the deadliest inland flood events in recent Texas history. At least 138 deaths were reported statewide, with many occurring in Kerr County and other Hill Country areas. Hundreds of residents were initially reported missing as rescue efforts continued.
Camp Mystic tragedy:
Summer camps along the Guadalupe River, including Camp Mystic, were hit hard. Early reports noted dozens of campers and counselors unaccounted for during the flooding.
Response and recovery concerns:
Community members and officials expressed concern about warning systems and preparedness, noting that flash flood alerts came only hours before the worst of the flooding. Discussions have followed about improving alert systems like sirens, gauges, and mitigation planning statewide.

Sources: This page includes information summarized from The Texas Tribune’s reporting on the March 2025 Rio Grande Valley floods and the July 2025 Central Texas flood events.

Spring 2025 Rio Grande Valley Floods

Historic storms and flooding in late March 2025:

Deaths & emergency rescues:

Multiple fatalities were confirmed, and hundreds of residents were rescued from flooded homes, vehicles, and rising waters during the storm.

Community impact:

Floodwaters forced airport closures, disrupted utilities, and led local officials to declare disaster responses. Residents in several counties remained without power, and schools and businesses were closed as water receded.

July 2025 Central Texas / Hill Country Floods

Rapid-onset catastrophic flooding (July 4–5, 2025):

A severe storm system dropped torrential rain across Central Texas, causing rivers — especially the Guadalupe River — to rise extremely quickly and flood surrounding communities.

Death toll and missing persons:

The flooding became one of the deadliest inland flood events in recent Texas history. At least 138 deaths were reported statewide, with many occurring in Kerr County and other Hill Country areas. Hundreds of residents were initially reported missing as rescue efforts continued.

Camp Mystic tragedy:

Summer camps along the Guadalupe River, including Camp Mystic, were hit hard. Early reports noted dozens of campers and counselors unaccounted for during the flooding.

Response and recovery concerns:

Community members and officials expressed concern about warning systems and preparedness, noting that flash flood alerts came only hours before the worst of the flooding. Discussions have followed about improving alert systems like sirens, gauges, and mitigation planning statewide.