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In the aftermath of devastating flooding from the July 4 weekend, resources are available but jurisdictional confusion has made it hard for some to find.

The Gist

People in Travis County, which includes the heavily-damaged Sandy Creek and Lago Vista neighborhoods, can call the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 for help with temporary shelter, financial assistance, emotional support and locating missing loved ones.

More information on Travis County resources in response to the disaster can be found here.

People in Williamson County, which includes part of the Rio Ancho neighborhood close to Liberty Hill, who have non-emergency needs, can also contact the Red Cross.

More information on Williamson County resources in the aftermath of the flooding can be found here.

Zooming in

Big Sandy Drive, which goes into the Sandy Creek subdivision, begins with a bridge crossing the Big Sandy Creek from Round Mountain Road. Heavy rainfall from the weekend resulted in water rising over the bridge, slamming it with debris and bringing enough force to slide the top layers of pavement off the road, resulting in the one way in or out of the subdivision closing to vehicles.

About a third of a mile up Round Mountain Road from Big Sandy Drive, volunteers have set up a staging area at Round Mountain Baptist Church where people affected by the disaster can go for food, water, clothing and more.

A resource center will open at noon July 10 at Danielson Middle School in Leander, according to a July 9 Travis County press release. The school is located at 1061 Collaborative Way. The center will offer showers, meals, food boxes, cleaning supplies, health screenings and more, and transportation to and from the center will be available at Round Mountain Baptist Church.

Close to Liberty Hill, homes in the Rio Ancho neighborhood were devastated by flood water when the Southfork San Gabriel River rose and entered the structures over the weekend.

The Rio Ancho homeowners association filled the clubhouse at the back of the neighborhood with water, food and hygiene kits, Celebration Church Pastor Ken DeHart said.

DeHart also noted that Operation Liberty Hill, a thrift store and food pantry, is set up and distributing supplies at 1401 US 183.

What else?

In Kerr County, people can get financial assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, according to a press release from Gov. Greg Abbott. People in other counties, including Travis and Williamson, can apply as well, as more counties could become eligible as damage is assessed.

People living outside a city’s limits may still have a city address while not being included in city services. People in those areas may need to turn to their county for assistance.

“It gets very complicated and I know that that’s really frustrating for our residents, because these are our neighbors,” Leander Mayor Christine DeLisle said.

People can input their zip code on the Texas Association of Counties website to find out what county they are in.

What they’re saying

“We know this is an incredibly difficult and emotional time for so many in our community,” Travis County Judge Andy Brown said in the release.

“Our top priority remains the people impacted by this disaster, especially those still missing and their loved ones. Search, rescue, and response efforts are actively ongoing, and we will not stop until every effort has been made to find those unaccounted for.”

“At the same time, we’re working as quickly and safely as possible to restore access, provide support, and help our community begin to recover and heal. Travis County teams, alongside our state partners, are on the ground assessing needs, clearing debris and making sure residents are connected with the help they need,” Brown said.

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There is a big demand for supplies on Wednesday as flood victims continue the prolonged process of cleaning up. Families who lost their homes and have debris covering their yards need wheelbarrows, shovels, and work gloves to get to work. Distribution sites are handing out the essentials in Liberty Hill, Leander, and Burnet. (Photo: Bettie Cross)

LIBERTY HILL, Texas — There is a big demand for supplies on Wednesday as flood victims continue the prolonged process of cleaning up. Families who lost their homes and have debris covering their yards need wheelbarrows, shovels, and work gloves to get to work. Distribution sites are handing out the essentials in Liberty Hill, Leander, and Burnet.

"My aunt got six feet of water in her home. It just came in in minutes in Burnet near the creek," said flood victim Heather Calhoun.

At Liberty Hill Middle School flood victims are also asking for disinfectants and mildew removers as they try to make their homes livable.

"It's been crazy. It has been pretty intense here. We have about 38 homes that have extreme destruction or were completely destroyed," said Katie Amsler with the City of Liberty Hill.

There are also a lot of requests for cases of water and snacks. The priority for children is picking out stuffed animals and toys. Volunteers worked long hours putting together this one-stop resource center.

"Two days later to have everything out to where we have 45 families be able to come and fill their cars with what they need," said volunteer coordinator Kate Bunch.

The distribution site at Liberty Hill Middle School will reopen on Saturday morning.

The hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Emergency crews across Williamson County are continuing search, rescue, and evacuation efforts after severe flooding inundated the region overnight. (CBS Austin Photo/Abigail Velez)

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — Emergency crews across Williamson County are continuing search, rescue, and evacuation efforts after severe flooding inundated the region overnight.

Williamson County is under a Flood Watch through 10 p.m. Saturday night.

According to officials, three people are still missing after floodwaters swept through parts of the county.

Two missing are from a home near Hope House in Liberty Hill, where 16 residents had to be evacuated. Liberty Hill Fire Department, Leander’s water rescue team, and other first responders remain on scene, with one active rescue operation underway.

The third missing person is also out of the Liberty Hill area.

Williamson County officials say there have been no confirmed deaths as of 5:15 p.m. Saturday.

“Overnight they successfully rescued and evacuated 25 citizens of Williamson County,” said Williamson County Judge Steven Snell. “We’ve declared a local state of disaster. We’re asking everyone to stay vigilant, avoid flooded areas, and follow evacuation orders so first responders can focus on life-saving operations.”

Officials confirm at least 10 water rescue recoveries were made since Friday night in mobile homes and cars, saving 26 people.

Several mobile home parks located near the South Fork of the San Gabriel River received voluntary evacuation notices.

Approximately 1,500 messages advising residents to evacuate were sent, and the Sheriff’s Office notified 55 residents by making door-to-door contact.

Authorities recommend that those who evacuated wait until daylight tomorrow to return if flooding has receded to safely enter the area.

Across the county, 29 roads remain closed due to high water or damage, and the San Gabriel River remains above flood stage.

Authorities are urging the public to stay off the roads and not to drive around barricades, as bridges and other infrastructure may be unstable.

In Georgetown, flooding forced the evacuation of apartment complexes and several RV parks. The East View High School parking lot has been opened as a staging area for evacuated RVs.

Shelters are available at Cross Tracks Methodist Church and First United Methodist Church in Georgetown.

Ten-year-old Georgetown resident Ethan Caluette described the fear sparked by the fast-moving water, “It’s scary. Whenever I look at it I’m like, if I was in that you’re not getting out of that, you’re gone. There’s no telling how far you’re gonna go.”

County leaders say while the heaviest rainfall has moved out of the area, scattered showers are expected throughout the afternoon and evening, and river levels remain dangerously high.

Due to a water main break likely related to the flooding conditions in the area, the City of Georgetown is notifying customers in affected areas to boil their water prior to consumption.

Those areas include, but are not limited to, North Old Town/North Addition, Parkview Estates, Katy Crossing, Stillwater, Crystal Knoll, Villages of Berry Creek, Berry Creek, Waters Edge Apartments, parts of Serenada, Golden Oaks, Reatta Trails, Country Club, and Rivery.

37 dogs and 75 cats have been evacuated from the Georgetown Animal Shelter to the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.

All county emergency agencies remain fully activated, with air support from Fort Hood on standby. State agencies are also prepared to assist if conditions worsen.

Residents are urged to stay informed through official channels, obey all evacuation orders, and avoid low-lying areas and flooded roadways.

After a day of catastrophic floods along the Guadalupe River, Texas officials issued alerts for regions around the San Gabriel River on Saturday. The National Weather Service's Austin/San Antonio office has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Northeastern Blanco County and South Central Burnet County until 5 PM CDT. Meanwhile, Travis County and Williamson County, including Georgetown, are also on alert, with authorities evacuating areas near the river bank.

Evacuation areas and map details

Affected areas in Georgetown: Evacuation orders were issued on Saturday for residents in low-lying areas along the San Gabriel River, particularly:

Mobile home parks: Riverside, Shady River, Goodwater, and areas near Heritage Hollow/FM971, east of Georgetown.

Apartment complexes: Two Rivers Apartments, San Gabriel Apartments, and Waters Edge Apartments, located between the North and South Forks of the San Gabriel River west of San Gabriel Park.

Georgetown Animal Shelter, VFW Post, San Gabriel Masonic Lodge, Holly Street Village, and San Gabriel Crisis Center.

Liberty Hill evacuations: Advisories were issued for residents near Bear Creek, County Road 200, and Rio Bonita RV Park.

Shelter locations

Georgetown: Georgetown Recreation Center (1003 N Austin Ave, for apartment residents) and First United Methodist Church (410 E University Ave).

Liberty Hill: Cross Tracks Church (101 Church St).

Up to 15 inches of rain fell overnight, with storms along the I-35 corridor (San Antonio to Waco) delivering 4–5 inches per hour. The South Fork San Gabriel River crested at 30.9 feet, far exceeding its 9-foot flood stage. Lake Travis rose 5 feet since Friday, with an additional 1 foot in one hour.

Burnet County Sheriff’s Office reported 10 water rescue calls for people trapped in cars. Travis County and Williamson County responders conducted multiple rescues, with the Texas National Guard deploying helicopters and boats.

Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder said: “We are expecting the San Gabriel to rise over 30 feet. We are setting up shelters at the Georgetown Rec Center and First United Methodist. We are blocking off all low-water crossings. Do not try to go through any of these blocked-off areas. Please be safe."

Georgetown friends and neighbors — storms continue to impact our region in a major way this morning. Please read and share this important update.

New Severe Storms Developing
As of 9:25 AM, storms are redeveloping along the I-35 corridor from San Antonio to Waco, bringing rainfall rates of up to 4 inches per hour. The risk for flooding remains high throughout the morning and into the afternoon.

San Gabriel River Flooding & Georgetown Evacuations
The San Gabriel River is at major flood stage, and low-lying areas along the river are experiencing dangerous conditions.

Due to the rising San Gabriel River and continued heavy rainfall, multiple evacuation orders have been issued throughout Georgetown and Williamson County. Here’s a breakdown of current affected areas:

Residents in these locations are urged to evacuate immediately.

Shelter Locations:

FOR PARKING ONLY

Shelter Location:

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?? Stay off the trails and low-water crossings – water this high is extremely dangerous.

Liberty Hill Evacuations
Evacuation advisories also remain in effect for residents near Bear Creek & CR 200 and the Rio Bonita RV Park. Shelter is available at Cross Tracks Church, 101 Church St., Liberty Hill.

Stay weather aware, stay connected, and look out for each other.