Texas Family's Harrowing Escape: Guadalupe River Flood in Hunt Documented in Photos and Video

Texas Family Survives Harrowing Flood in Hunt

A family in Hunt, Texas, faced a terrifying experience as floodwaters from the Guadalupe River overwhelmed their cabin on Friday, July 4, 2025. Their ordeal was captured in a series of striking photos.

Desperate Escape from Rising Waters

Shabd Simon-Alexander, her one-year-old daughter, Alden Towler, and Jane Towler were trapped as the river rapidly rose. They initially sought safety in the cabin's attic, but were ultimately forced to climb onto the roof to escape the rising waters.

Photographs taken by the family illustrate the speed and severity of the flooding. They show water flooding the kitchen, furniture floating, and the family huddled together on the roof, awaiting rescue.

Devastation in Hunt, Texas

The floodwaters caused extensive damage to the cabin and surrounding area. After the waters receded, mud covered everything, and personal belongings were ruined. Residents were evacuated to shelters in Ingram, beginning the long process of recovery.

The images serve as a powerful reminder of the destructive force of nature and the importance of preparedness in the face of such events.