It’s been six days since the flood tore through Sandy Creek Ranches, and though the damage is widespread and emotions are still heavy, I wanted to share an honest update on how things are going here on the ground.
We lost power for about 12 hours, and our water service wasn’t restored for four days. We’re still without internet—but we’re making do. And for that, I’m incredibly grateful. I still have a roof over my head. Many of my neighbors do not.
Search helicopters continue flying up and down the creek, scanning the area. The heartbreaking reality is that many residents are still missing. Our community is waiting, praying, and holding out hope. If you need to report a missing person or check for updates on those found, we’ll include a link here.
👉 Missing Persons & Updates
Hope Is On the Horizon
In good news, Travis County and other emergency response entities are actively working to construct a temporary floating bridge to reconnect the “inaccessible” side of Sandy Creek. Once in place, this bridge will allow emergency crews, equipment, volunteers, and residents to reach the most isolated areas—many of which have gone without consistent aid since day one. It’s a critical step in the recovery effort, and we are hopeful it will be completed soon.
When Help Shows Up
While local government presence has been limited, the outpouring of support from volunteers has been overwhelming—and deeply heartwarming. These men and women have become the real heroes of Sandy Creek.
- Volunteers have been going door-to-door with carts full of food, pet supplies, water, and essentials. If we need something, we just let them know—and they’re back with it in no time.
- Local restaurants have set up grill stations at the bridge and the church on Round Mountain Road. No one here is going hungry. In fact, it’s the opposite.
We had two groups of volunteers stop by today offering hot meals and cold drinks—I joked that they’re trying to fatten us up for something. 😂 - Just an hour ago, a dozen or more volunteers arrived with chainsaws and got to work clearing the fallen trees and debris in my backyard.
That kind of action? It lifts spirits. It’s contagious. It gives us hope.
We Are Blessed
In the middle of all this chaos, I can honestly say—we are blessed. Not because of what we’ve lost, but because of the way people have come together. Every act of kindness, every hot meal, every supply cart, every chainsaw crew—it all matters.
So from all of us here in Sandy Creek Ranches:
Thank you. Thank you for being the hands and feet of compassion when we needed it most.
Together, we are #SandyCreekStrong.
