Topic: Emergency Incidents, Emergency Preparedness

Severe Flooding July 5, 2025 (Active Incident)

Flooding is actively impacting parts of Travis County. Stay informed with real-time updates, safety guidance, and recovery resources.
  • Last updated on Tue, 21 Jul 2026 - 22:40

Flood Recovery Services & Help

Financial Assistance

Apply for Temporary Property Tax Relief

The Travis Central Appraisal District is offering temporary disaster-related property tax relief for those affected by flooding. The deadline to apply has been extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

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Cleanup & Recovery

Find a Debris Drop-Off Location

If you have tree or bush debris that wasn't picked up by crews and contractors, you can bring it to our recycling and waste drop-off locations.

Report Damages and Losses

If you experienced damage due to a recent incident, report damages to the County and State to help secure disaster aid. Contact your insurance company first.

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Safety

Find an Open Shelter

If an emergency has forced you to evacuate your home, or disrupted your access to essential services, the Red Cross may be able to help.

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Road Closures

In the event of an emergency, Travis County crews are out assessing roads and other infrastructure. Monitor this page for most current information as it becomes available.

Community Support

Donate to the Travis County Cares Fund

Travis County and the Central Texas Community Foundation (CTXCF) has set up a short-term disaster relief fund to support local residents impacted by the disaster.

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Sign Up to Volunteer

Join Austin Disaster Relief Network group to help Travis County during and after disasters.

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Disaster Assistance Center (DAC)

Visit the Disaster Assistance Center at Round Mountain Baptist Church for recovery information and resources.

A call center is also open to answer your questions about recovery. Call 512-854-8232.

Round Mountain Baptist Church, a stone-clad building with a white cross
Round Mountain Baptist Church in Leander.

How to Get There

14500 Round Mountain Rd
Leander, TX 78641

Directions

What's Available On Site

Essential Daily Services & Supplies

  • Ice distribution (residents & volunteers): 8 am to 5:30 pm
  • Supply store (residents): 9 am to 6 pm

Support & Recovery Services

  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 3 pm to 6 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 2 pm
  • Health & Human Services social workers are onsite every day from 10 am to 6 pm

Travis County Development Services

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 2 pm to 6 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 2 pm

Get information on rebuilding and applying for development and septic system permits with a waived fee. A development permit is required for all repairs and new structures. A septic permit is required to repair or replace a septic system.

Debris Pickup from Private Properties

  • Monday through Friday: 10 am to 6 pm

Additional On-Site Support

  • 8 am to 5:30 pm
    • CISM+: Emotional support and crisis counseling
    • Lost & Found: Recovered personal belongings
    • Ministry Services: Spiritual care and support
    • Ascension Medical: Medical services

Damage Cleanup

Crisis Cleanup Hotline: 512-201-4814

If you need help cleaning up damage from the July 4th Severe Weather, call 512-201-4814 or dial 211 to ask for help. We will connect you with volunteers from local relief organizations, community groups, and faith communities who may be able to assist with:

  • Trees
  • Tarp
  • Debris

PLEASE NOTE: This hotline CANNOT assist with social services such as food, clothing, shelter, or insurance. For those services, please visit the Round Mountain Baptist Church (details at the top of this page) or call the Red Cross at 800-733-2767.

For additional information about receiving assistance, visit the Austin Disaster Relief Network's website.

Safety While Cleaning Up

Flooding can leave behind various public safety hazards, such as mold, bacteria, and standing water that becomes breeding grounds for mosquitoes.

When you're cleaning up:

  • Wear protective clothing and gear (rubber boots, waterproof gloves, and goggles)
  • Avoid direct contact with floodwater especially if you have open wounds
  • Wash hands often
  • Wash hard surfaces with soap and water
  • Throw away items that cannot be cleaned
  • Don't touch wet electrical equipment

What to Do

As recommended by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Travis County residents who experienced damage are encouraged to:

  • Document the damage by taking photos
  • Make a list of damaged or lost items
  • Save receipts for expenses for temporary housing and other cleanup efforts in order to aid with insurance claims and other aid programs

Dealing with Water Damage

  • Remove standing water using pumps, wet vacs, or buckets when it's safe to do so
  • Throw away soaked items that cannot be disinfected like mattresses, carpet, upholstered furniture
  • Open windows and doors to ventilate
  • Use fans and dehumidifiers

Trash Drop Off

If able, residents can also bring household trash to the 1431 Citizens Collection Center at 2625 Woodall Dr., Cedar Park, TX 78613. The facility is open Tuesday - Sunday, from 8 am - 4 pm. The fee waiver period has ended as of August 28, 2025. The cost to drop off household trash is $4.33 per cubic yard.

Materials NOT accepted: Business/commercial waste, Household hazardous waste, Recycling, Appliances, Large furniture, Mattresses, Organic waste (this includes animal carcasses and brush/woody debris), and Tires.

Dumpster for Sandy Creek Residents

Travis County has distributed large blue dumpsters throughout the Sandy Creek community with the purpose of disposing household trash. Furniture, appliances, yard waste, and storm debris are not allowed.

Locations:

  • Cottonwood Drive
  • Windy Valley Road (three dumpsters)
  • Long Hollow Trail
  • Big Sandy Drive
  • Round Mountain Road (ESD 1 Fire Station)
  • Pecan Hollow

These new dumpsters are in addition to the dumpster already located on the north side of the Sandy Creek bridge.

Burn Ban Lifted

As of Tuesday, August 19, 2025, the burn ban has been lifted for flood-affected areas of Northwest Travis County.

The ban previously applied to Sandy Creek, Cow Creek, and other low-lying neighborhoods near creeks. Outdoor burning is now allowed in these communities without requiring a permit and site inspection.

Residents seeking guidance on safe outdoor burning practices may call 512-854-BURN (2876).

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