Summary
A family in Kerr County, Texas, survived a flash flood when the Guadalupe River overflowed during heavy rains. Taylor Bergmann, his mother figure Erin Burgess, and their family members were swept away by the water but managed to cling to a tree until the water receded, allowing them to reach safety.
Key Facts
- Taylor Bergmann and Erin Burgess were caught in a flash flood on July 4, 2025.
- The floodwaters from the Guadalupe River forced their way into the house, causing furniture to move and block escape routes.
- Bergmann, Burgess, their dog, and Burgess' boyfriend were swept into a tree by the river's current.
- They held onto the tree for about an hour before the water went down.
- Burgess' boyfriend and the dog ended up on a roof several houses away, unharmed.
- Everyone, including a cat that floated on a mattress, was accounted for and survived.
- The flood left them with minor injuries like cuts and bruises.
