In the Austin area, parts of Georgetown, Leander and Liberty Hill sustained significant damage.
About the storm
Over the weekend, some areas saw up to 20 inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service.
The San Gabriel River rose to just under 36 feet in Georgetown, according to United States Geological Survey measurements at the San Gabriel River RV Park. On July 5th alone, the river rose from 3.82 feet at 5 a.m. to 35.80 feet at 11:30 a.m.
Lake Travis rose almost 20 feet over the weekend, according to the LCRA.
Disaster declarations
On July 6, President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration, making federal funding available to those in Kerr County.
During a July 5 news conference, Gov. Greg Abbott expanded his previous disaster declaration issued the evening of July 4 to include Williamson, Travis, Bexar, Caldwell, Burnet and Guadalupe counties.
Williamson and Travis Counties both issued declarations, as did the city of Liberty Hill.
How to help
Local nonprofits, churches and other organizations are collecting donations, seeking volunteer support and providing other aid in the Austin area and remotely.
- Central Texas Foundations is collecting funds to provide direct financial assistance to those impacted by the floods in Williamson County, in conjunction with the county.
- The Austin Disaster Network is seeking funds, in-kind donations and volunteers.
- Austin Pets Alive is helping animals from flooded areas and is accepting donations and volunteers.
- Texas Children’s is seeking funds for their Central Texas Flood Hope Fund and in-kind donations at 9835 North Lake Creek Parkway, Austin.Austin Pets Alive, which has taken animals from Kerr and Williamson counties, is accepting donations and seeking volunteers.
- Treaty Oak Distilling is accepting in-kind donations onsite at 16604 Fitzhugh Road, Dripping Springs.
- Manor ISD is collecting in-kind donations at 1033 US-290, Manor until 11 a.m. July 7.
- Community Foundation of the Hill County is seeking funds to supports relief and rebuilding effort in Kerr County.
Those with damage to their homes are encouraged to report it to www.damages.tdem.texas.gov to help keep track of total damages due to the storm.
Those in need of assistance are encouraged to contact the Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767.
Local waterway restrictions
LCRA and the City of Austin closed local lakes and waterways to recreation over the weekend. As of July 6th, the city's restrictions are set to lift at noon, while the LCRA will release additional information once the advisory is lifted.
