Feature Image: TADA Chairman, Tim Crenwelge (far right), helps with clean-up efforts.
On late July 3 and into July 4, Central Texas, in particular Kerr County, received 10-15 inches of rain per hour, which resulted in catastrophic flooding. The Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in 45 minutes and crested at 37.5 feet, the second-highest level in recorded history. Over 100 people lost their lives in the flood, including 27 young campers and counselors at Camp Mystic.
Over 400 individuals were rescued by July 8. First responders faced impassable roads blocked with debris and continuous rainfall. Over 2,000 volunteers, several U.S. agencies, and assistance from Mexico made these rescue efforts possible. Schools became relief centers and shelters for those who had lost their homes.
Over 400,000 cubic yards of brush and tree matter — equivalent to 32 football fields, 6 feet deep — are being cleared, much of which is being done by volunteers.
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has received over $100,000,000 so far which will go toward housing support and reconstruction costs. Additionally, the focus will go to system improvements and ensuring such devastation never happens again.
Texas automobile dealers from all over the state have generously shown their support for Central Texas flood relief. Current TADA Chairman Tim Crenwelge, owner of Crenwelge Motors of Kerrville, witnessed the flooding and devastation firsthand and has participated in all aspects of the clean-up and rebuilding.
Many of you have asked how you can help those who have been impacted in the Kerr County area, as you have witnessed and seen the devastation that has come to this part of Texas.
In response, Tim Crenwelge and TADA have donated and recommend donations be sent to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity that supports the relief and rebuilding efforts after the flood of July 4, 2025.
The Community Foundation will direct funds to vetted organizations providing rescue, relief and recovery efforts, as well as flood assistance. The Fund is supporting the communities of Hunt, Ingram, Kerrville, Center Point and Comfort.
Donations can be mailed to 241 E. Garrett St., Kerrville, Texas 78028, or make a donation online to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund.
