This stunning drone footage captures the sweeping scale of the Nueces River—just hours from Texas’s recent flood zones. As extreme weather raises awareness of river systems and flood risks, this video reminds us of the power and presence of waterways across the state.

Community members grieve at the Cross Kingdom Church in Kerrville during the first Sunday service after the floods on July 6, 2025. Campers' belongings lie on the ground following flooding on the Guadalupe River at Camp Mystic in Hunt on July 7, 2025.

Catastrophic flooding hit the Texas Hill County on July 4 when Kerrville received 10 to 12 inches of rain in a matter of hours. The Guadalupe River rose 26 feet within 45 minutes, according to state officials, and dozens of people have died.