July 15, 2025

Georgetown Schools React to Tragic Flooding Incident

News Summary

Williamson County is grappling with the aftermath of severe flooding, which has claimed three lives, including a student from Glenn High School. Emergency efforts are ongoing as local authorities search for missing individuals and assess the devastation across the community. Many roads remain closed, complicating rescue operations. Evacuations have been ordered, and shelters are providing support for displaced residents. The community is coming together to aid victims and a program for financial assistance is under development.

Georgetown, Texas – Emergency response and recovery efforts in Williamson County intensified on July 7, 2025, following severe flooding that resulted in three confirmed fatalities and significant property damage. The county posted on social media to announce the tragic confirmation of a second and third death related to the flooding, raising ongoing concerns about missing individuals and the impact on the local community.

The flooding incident occurred over the weekend, beginning Friday night, and one death was initially confirmed on Saturday when authorities discovered a body trapped under a partially submerged vehicle near County Road 284. As of July 7, two individuals had been reported missing, with ongoing search efforts to locate them. By the latest reports, the fatalities included Glenn High School sophomore Braxton Jarmon, with his sister and stepmother still unaccounted for.

As the floodwaters rose, a total of 29 roads across Williamson County remain closed, complicating access and further disrupting the area. Emergency responders from various regions, numbering around 175, engaged in search and rescue operations using all-terrain vehicles, drones, and K9 units. Amidst these efforts, 26 individuals were successfully rescued from the rising waters.

County Judge Steven Snell declared a local disaster on Saturday afternoon, allowing for mobilization of resources and assistance to impacted residents. The county has since sent out approximately 1,500 messages urging residents to evacuate and took further action by notifying another 55 individuals door-to-door, targeting those in areas most affected by the floods.

Several mobile home parks along the South Fork of the San Gabriel River were evacuated as the situation escalated, leading to over 100 people being displaced from their homes. Emergency shelters have been set up throughout the county to provide refuge for those in need. Notably, the Hope House in Liberty Hill, a facility for minors with profound disabilities, was evacuated via helicopter with support from Fort Hood.

Local authorities are prioritizing public safety throughout the ongoing situation. The Georgetown Police Department has closed San Gabriel and Blue Hole parks, along with Austin Avenue bridges, citing safety concerns amid the ongoing disaster response. Officials have also urged residents to refrain from flying personal drones in the search area, as these activities could interfere with rescue operations.

The community is facing significant challenges, with 54 structures reported as destroyed or severely damaged. A cleanup assistance hotline has been established at 512-201-4814 to facilitate flood damage reports and support for cleanup efforts. In response to the growing need for financial assistance, Williamson County officials are working to implement a program to aid victims, which is set to be authorized by the end of the week. An extension of the local disaster declaration is also under consideration as the situation develops.

Officials continue to monitor conditions and assess damage throughout the county, checking on the remaining missing person. As recovery efforts unfold, communities across Williamson County have come together to provide swift support and aid to victims, ensuring a collaborative approach to overcome the adversity caused by the flooding.

As of Wednesday, July 9,101 flood victims remain in the county’s emergency shelters, where they find refuge and resources amidst the devastating aftermath of the flooding. Officials are advising all evacuees to wait until daylight before returning to their homes, only if it is safe to do so and floodwaters have receded significantly.

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