Selena Gomez Breaks Silence On Devastating Texas Floods With Emotional Message

Selena Gomez is using her platform to raise awareness and support for the victims of the catastrophic floods that have ravaged her home state of Texas.

The singer and actress, who was born in Grand Prairie, took to Instagram on Friday, July 11, to share a heartfelt message in the wake of the deadly disaster.

In her message, Selena Gomez also encouraged her fans to take action and contribute to recovery efforts.

“So many are hurting and have lost everything, including loved ones, in my home state of Texas,” Gomez wrote in an Instagram Stories. “My heart breaks for those who have lost someone and anyone still missing. The people of Texas will need our help as they rebuild from this unfathomable disaster.”

Torrential rains and flash floods swept across parts of Texas during the first week of July, claiming the lives of more than 100 people, including 27 young girls and camp counselors at Camp Mystic, a summer camp located along the Guadalupe River.

“I’ll be donating to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund,” Gomez added. “If you are able, please consider doing the same. And, as the community mourns, please know mental health support is available.”

Gomez, who lived in Texas before relocating to Los Angeles to star in "Wizards of Waverly Place," has long maintained a deep connection to her Southern roots. Her response to the tragedy reflects not only her compassion but also her continued commitment to giving back to the communities that shaped her.

Gomez isn't the only star using her platform to bring attention to the devastation in Texas. A number of high-profile names have spoken out in recent days, rallying support and sharing ways fans can help.

Billie Eilish took to Instagram to post footage of the flood’s aftermath, writing, “this is so sad” and “sending love to Texas.” She also reshared a video criticizing budget cuts to the National Weather Service during Donald Trump’s administration, warning that reduced funding could hinder critical emergency alerts in disasters like this.

Texas native Miranda Lambert mobilized her pet rescue charity, MuttNation Foundation, to help animals displaced by the floods. In a heartfelt video posted to Instagram, the country star said, “I can’t even come up with the words for the loss everyone is suffering,” while also encouraging her followers to donate supplies, foster animals, or offer financial support.

Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey also spoke out, urging solidarity.

“At least 70 lives have been lost, many more are unaccounted for, and countless Texans are hurting, inside and out,” he wrote on Instagram. “If you’re able, please lend a helping hand where and how you can."

The actor added, "Texans are some of the most resilient and generous people on the planet.”

As of July 11, the death toll in Texas has risen to 121 following the catastrophic floods that swept through the state during the first week of July. With more than 170 people still unaccounted for, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump traveled to Kerrville, Texas, on Friday to assess the damage and meet with first responders and local officials.

Speaking to reporters before his departure from the White House, Trump called the destruction “a horrible thing, a horrible thing. Nobody can even believe it. That much water, that fast.” He refrained from placing blame for the tragedy, instead describing it as a “hundred-year catastrophe.”

Texas Governor Greg Abbott joined the Trumps during their visit to Kerr County, the area hit hardest by the floods.

They met with first responders against a backdrop of downed trees and emergency vehicles, offering support as search crews, drones, and volunteers continued to sift through debris in hopes of locating the missing.

One of the most heartbreaking tragedies occurred at Camp Mystic, a beloved girls’ summer camp near Hunt, Texas, where at least 27 young campers and counselors lost their lives when floodwaters surged through the area overnight. Survivors recalled waking up to find water pouring through cabin windows with terrifying speed.

As Texas embarks on the long road to recovery, heartfelt appeals from Gomez and other celebrities serve as powerful reminders of the need for compassion, solidarity, and support, both emotional and financial, in the wake of such overwhelming tragedy.