Arch Manning announces donation to Central Texas flood relief efforts

Central Texas’s beautiful Hill Country area has been devastated by once-in-a-generation flood that has already resulted in the deaths of over 100 people, including more than two dozen children. As Texas and federal officials continue recovery efforts, the rebuilding process is just beginning for the area.

While many Texas-based sports organizations have already donated money to the ongoing effort in Central Texas, Longhorns QB Arch Manning took to social media to crowdsource support, including announcing his own donation with a recent post to his personal Instagram.

“Hey everyone, this is Arch Manning. The flooding in Central Texas has devastated communities and caused enormous loss. My heart goes out to everyone that’s been affected,” Manning said Tuesday on Instagram. “Please join me in donating to the four organizations below who are providing vital support as recovery efforts get underway. Thank you.”

Manning’s Instagram specifically cited the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, Texas Search and Rescue, Mercy Chefs and the United Cajun Navy as needing financial support to carry out their heroic efforts in the Texas Hill Country.

At least 109 people have died and dozens remain missing as of Tuesday, five days after the Friday morning flooding, according to CBS News. Water rescue efforts are ongoing all along the Guadalupe River in the Texas Hill Country.

CBS News reported 87 of the fatalities occurred in Kerr Country, per local officials, including at least 27 campers and counselors from the Camp Mystic summer camp in Hunt. At least five Camp Mystic campers and one counselor remain missing as of Tuesday, according to Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha, CBS News reported. There were about 750 children attending Camp Mystic when floods hit, the sheriff said.

Steve Sarkisian, Texas post support for flooding victims as search continues

As the death toll rises due to flooding in Texas, both the Longhorns football program and head coach Steve Sarkisian shared their support. The program posted a message on social media and Sarkisian reposted.

Heavy rains hit Central Texas early Friday as more than 12 inches of rain fell in Kerr County, which is roughly 60 miles north of San Antonio, according to ABC News.

Texas Football posted a message on social media offering prayers for those affected. Sarkisian offered a similar sentiment with a praying emoji.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the communities and families of Central Texas affected by today’s devastating flooding,” the program wrote.

Camp Mystic is located next to the Guadalupe River, which rose more than 20 feet in just 90 minutes overnight Friday, according to CNN. Officials told those in the area to move to high ground as a result of the flooding.

“Guadalupe River at Hunt continues to rise sharply and has reached 2nd highest height on record, higher than the 1987 flood,” the agency said Friday morning. “This is a very dangerous and life-threatening flood event along the river. Move to higher ground!”

Leitha also addressed the devastation in the area. He said it could take days to fully work through the search, but said crews would stay hard at work.

— On3’s Nick Schultz contribued to this report.