Impact of Flooding on State Parks, Wildlife and Lost Vessels - July 2025

As floodwaters recede across the state, conditions remain dynamic. Some TPWD sites or facilities may be inaccessible. Stay informed and prepared when visiting parks after significant weather events.

• View the State Parks Alert Map
• Follow Texas State Parks on Facebook
• Follow the Texas State Parks official Instagram account
• Check the weather forecast
• Check road conditions

• Instagram accounts for individual parks
• Facebook accounts for individual parks
• Find your park on the Texas State Parks web page
• Manage your state park reservations

Flooding can temporarily displace wildlife as they seek cover or higher ground. While emergency rescue operations are active, wildlife experts are urging the public to focus on helping people and reporting dangerous conditions of our neighborhoods rather than reporting displaced wildlife. In most instances, wildlife can take care of themselves.

Caution should be used during cleanup efforts, as snakes and other animals may seek shelter in debris piles.

For more information, visit the Orphaned and Injured Animals web page.

Boat owners who have lost a vessel in the recent historic flooding event are encouraged to contact Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Boat Title and Registration Division at (800) 262-8755 or (512) 389-4828 to have a flag placed on their record. Doing so may increase the chances of recovery of the vessel in the event it is located.

For more information on the July 2025 floods, visit the Texas Division of Emergency Management website.