Texas Floods Devastate RV Communities, Leaving Families Displaced

A devastating flood in Texas has wiped out RV communities along the Guadalupe River, displacing residents who had moved to the area to escape hurricanes. The flood, which occurred in Kerrville, has destroyed homes and left many people without shelter. The community was made up of full-time residents, retirees, vacationers, traveling nurses, and pipeline workers who lived in recreational vehicles.

A devastating flood in Texas has left RV communities along the Guadalupe River in Kerrville severely affected, displacing residents who had moved to the area to escape hurricanes. The flood, which occurred on July 4, has destroyed homes and left many people without shelter. The community was made up of full-time residents, retirees, vacationers, traveling nurses, and pipeline workers who lived in recreational vehicles.

Aerial images released by Nearmap show the extent of the damage, with RV parks and homes swept away by the rushing floodwaters [1]. Lorena Guillen, owner of Blue Oak RV Park, reported that all 33 RVs and mobile homes parked at her property were swept away by the floodwaters. At least five people were missing from her RV park, and dozens were missing from the campground next door [1].

The floodwaters also destroyed homes in the Casa Bonita community in Hunt, where sisters Blair Harber and Brooke Harber, along with their grandparents, were killed. Their parents survived, but the community remains deeply affected by the loss [1].

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump visited the region on July 11 to assess the damage and offer condolences. Trump called the flooding "a terrible thing" but did not comment on FEMA's response. Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that several additional counties are now eligible for federal disaster aid following the catastrophic flooding [2].

The flood has had a significant impact on the local economy, with many residents left without homes and jobs. The damage to infrastructure and businesses is estimated to be substantial, with recovery efforts expected to take months. The financial implications of the disaster are yet to be fully assessed, but it is clear that the Texas Hill Country will face significant challenges in the coming months.

References:
[1] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/texas-floods-before-and-after-images-rvs-homes/
[2] https://ktrh.iheart.com/featured/houston-texas-news/content/2025-07-11-trump-tours-central-texas-flood-damage/
[3] https://www.kut.org/energy-environment/2025-07-12/throw-me-the-baby-floodwaters-took-a-family-and-his-rv-park-before-his-eyes
[4] https://www.statesman.com/story/news/state/2025/07/11/trump-texas-schedule-today-kerrville-flooding-visit-when-friday-president-what-did-trump-say/84569152007/