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Devastating Floods In Kerr County Impact Community, Animals And Cancel Rodeo Events

Kerr County, Texas, has been devastated by catastrophic flooding that has left at least 130 people dead and more than 160 still missing.
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Record-breaking flooding hit Bell Street after 14 inches of rainfall in San Angelo on Friday, July 4, 2025.
Record-breaking flooding hit Bell Street after 14 inches of rainfall in San Angelo on Friday, July 4, 2025. | Paul Witwer/Standard-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The disaster began on July 4, 2025, when relentless rainfall battered the Texas Hill Country. In just 45 minutes, the Guadalupe River surged 26 feet, inundating communities with little warning.

The downpour continued through the weekend, forcing search and rescue efforts to pause due to dangerously high water and unstable conditions.

Record-breaking flooding swamps a mailbox on Bell Street after 14 inches of rainfall in San Angelo on Friday, July 4, 2025.
Record-breaking flooding swamps a mailbox on Bell Street after 14 inches of rainfall in San Angelo on Friday, July 4, 2025. | Paul Witwer/Standard-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

“We are dealing with an overwhelming loss of life,” Texas Governor Greg Abbott said in a July 13 press conference, calling the event “one of the deadliest natural disasters in Texas history” (ABC News).

The flooding also led to the cancellation of the Kerrville Open Pro Rodeo, as standing water rendered the arena unusable.

In the aftermath, the Texas Animal Health Commission urged caution around animals. “Animals may be confused by the changes in their surroundings after destruction,” the agency noted, warning that stress and disorientation can lead to unusual aggression.

In a show of support, reigning world champion all-around cowboy, Shad Mayfield, called on the rodeo community to help donate to flood victims.

In a July 7 social media post, Mayfield shared that he would be “donating 10% of my Cowboy Christmas earnings to support those impacted by the devastating floods in Kerr County, TX.”

How to Help: Animal Relief and Donations

Pet supply donations are being accepted at 2102 Memorial Blvd, Kerrville, TX.

If you've lost or found a pet, Kerrville Pets Alive! is actively working to reunite families with their animals. An on-site veterinarian is also available to treat animals affected by the floods.

Weezy, a beloved neighborhood cat, rests under a table outside a Fountain Square duplex.
Weezy, a beloved neighborhood cat, rests under a table outside a Fountain Square duplex. | Kristine Phillips/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK

To support broader relief efforts, monetary donations can be made to the Kerr County Relief Fund by clicking here.

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Keni Labrum
KENI LABRUM

The rodeo world is nothing new to Keni. Living between two dominant rodeo states, Utah and Texas, and having competed herself, Keni has been around rodeos on every level across the country. While goat tying was her strongest event, she now competes in breakaway roping and also throws the occasional head loop. Keni graduated from Tarleton State University in 2025, where she received her Bachelors in Communications and Masters in Business Management. You can usually recognize her around the fairgrounds with her infamous white shag, Hooey dog.

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