Hunt Flood Devastation: 'No Warning' as Waters Destroy Historic Hunt Store

Devastating Flood in Hunt

• 🌊 Floodwaters from the Guadalupe River struck Hunt with incredible force, causing tremendous property damage.
• 🎯 Entire buildings were flattened, cars were lifted, and nearly everything in the path of the flood was broken.
• ⚠️ There was no warning given to residents before the floodwaters hit in the early morning hours of the 4th of July.

The Historic Hunt Store

• 🏪 The Hunt Store, a local fixture for over 100 years, suffered extensive damage, with debris and even an apartment found on top of the cash register.
• 💔 The store, which served as a gathering place for residents and visitors, holds many memories for generations.
• 🏠 The apartment above the store, where 10-year-old Stella Davidson and her mother lived, was severely impacted.

Narrow Escapes and Rescue

• 🪜 Stella and her mother narrowly escaped the floodwaters by crawling out of a bathroom window and waiting for hours on the store's rooftop for rescue.
• 🔦 They waited in the rain, shining a flashlight and yelling for help until rescuers arrived.

Community Impact and Loss

• 😔 The floodwaters took more than just property; Stella shared the heartbreaking news that her friend's cousin, Renee, passed away in the flood.
• 🤝 Despite the devastation, the community has come together, holding onto hope and supporting each other.
• 💔 Residents are described as sad and heartbroken but are praying for everyone affected.

Aftermath and Road Conditions

• 📉 The floodwaters are continuing to recede, and some roads are becoming passable, though travel remains dicey in spots.
• 🐄 Downed fences due to the floodwaters have led to livestock, including cows, potentially roaming freely, posing a hazard on the roads.