Death Toll Reaches 120 After Catastrophic Flooding in Texas
As devastating floods swept through six counties in Texas over the Fourth of July weekend, country artist and Texas native Josh Weathers has joined the growing number of musicians stepping up to help.
The flooding, which caused widespread destruction across the Hill Country, hit Kerr County the hardest, with the majority of reported fatalities occurring there. According to NBC News, water levels along the Guadalupe River surged to a staggering 26 feet, leaving behind a path of heartbreak and devastation.
Among the lives lost were 27 campers and counselors from the beloved Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp for girls that was overwhelmed by the rapidly rising waters.
Josh Weathers Steps In With A Powerful Response
In the wake of the tragedy, communities across Texas have mobilized in remarkable ways—and Josh Weathers is no exception.
Originally scheduled to perform at Gruene Hall, Josh and his wife Kady pivoted their plans after the show was canceled due to the flooding. Instead, they turned their focus toward relief efforts.
“Children are near and dear to our hearts,” Kady told NBCDFW 5. “We’ve done humanitarian work in India and El Salvador, so we’ve seen suffering before—but when it’s at home, it breaks you in a different way. And with so many children impacted, we couldn’t just sit back.”
A Virtual Benefit With Real Impact
Within just 48 hours, the couple organized a virtual benefit concert—giving people a chance to watch live, donate, and bid on auction items to support those in need.
What began as a modest plan to go live from Josh’s phone quickly turned into a major event. By the end of the four-hour livestream, more than $437,000 had been raised, far surpassing Josh’s original $150,000 goal.
“Honestly, I thought I was being bold with that number,” Josh admitted. “But it turns out, I was dreaming too small.”
Direct Aid to Families in Need
The Weathers are now coordinating with Kerr County officials to ensure that the funds go directly to families most affected—covering funeral costs and helping them begin to rebuild.
“Food and water are already being handled,” Josh said. “But what families really need now is financial support. So let’s raise as much as we can, as fast as we can, and get it into the hands of the people who need it.”
Donations are still open, with all funds being processed through the couple’s nonprofit, Love Like You Mean It International, which will oversee the distribution.
In a time of grief, Josh and Kady Weathers have turned heartache into action—bringing hope, relief, and a sense of unity to the families devastated by the floods in their home state.
