SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — Parts of the Hill Country are still recovering after several days of torrential rain caused flooding in mid-July.
The historic rainfall came just over a year after a more isolated event caused catastrophic flash flooding along the Guadalupe River that killed more than 130 people in Kerr County.
The heavy rain that fell in July did not result in the same kind of death toll as July 4, 2025, mainly due to the longer duration of the rain and the time allowed to prepare. On the other hand, a different problem emerged that has money being raised to help an unknown number of people and businesses affected by flood damage.
On Thursday, Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country gave details on its recovery effort that has now raised $18 million dollars. That total includes more than $11 million for home repairs and rebuilding, a $5 million grant for LiftFund for small businesses, and $1.6 million in grants for non-profits in the area.
A number of businesses and schools a safe distance from the rising Guadalupe River on the morning of July 16 took enough rainfall to cause millions of dollars in damage. These include multiple locations along Water Street, Main Street, and many other areas that were not damaged at all during the 2025 event.
You can learn more about how you can chip in to the effort by clicking here.
Businesses can apply for assistance by visiting the LiftFund website.
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