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Bandera County Emergency Management Coordinator Judy Lefevers briefs commissioners on July flood event.
Photo by Jessica Nohealapa’ahi
July 28, 2026
Bandera County commissioners receive briefing from Emergency Management Coordinator, vote on proposed elected officials salaries
By Jessica Nohealapa’ahi
The Bandera Prophet
“First and foremost, there were no casualties, no homes or RVs lost, no high water rescues, no missing persons reported,” Bandera County Emergency Management Coordinator Judy Lefevers told commissioners during a briefing last week.
Lefevers said the July 13-16 rain event deposited between 12 and 15 inches throughout Bandera County, based on rises recorded by the National Weather Service. The Medina River peaked at 16.76 feet at Bandera City Park, moderate flood stage, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, though initially it was forecast the water would crest at 24 feet.
“We did not see the crest we expected in town,” Lefevers said. “[But] at English Crossing we saw more than 24 feet…every flooding scenario for us is a little bit different. We have to be prepared to look at the data and make decisions as we proceed.”
Lefevers said a Texas Division of Emergency Management assessment team assessment identified $850,000 worth of damage to public infrastructure and $300,000 worth of emergency repairs, predominantly in the Pipe Creek area. Eight homes and two businesses reported damage, mainly from rainwater runoff.
The governor’s office issued a major disaster declaration for 28 counties, including Bandera, on July 17, which Lefevers said is a good indication that federal assistance will be available.
“Thank you for what you did,” Pct. 1 Commissioners Troy Konvicka said. “On Tuesday, before it hit, everything was set in place. EMS, the Sheriff’s Office, Road and Bridge, Emergency Operations, even the local TxDOT guys did a phenomenal job working together.”
“Everybody did a good job, and it paid off,” Bandera County Judge Richard Evans said.
~ In other business, following an executive session, commissioners authorized County Attorney Janna Lindig to take action with the city regarding the annex.
~ Commissioners approved proposed salaries and allowances for elected officials, pending final approval of the next fiscal year budget (see attached).
Lefevers said the July 13-16 rain event deposited between 12 and 15 inches throughout Bandera County, based on rises recorded by the National Weather Service. The Medina River peaked at 16.76 feet at Bandera City Park, moderate flood stage, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, though initially it was forecast the water would crest at 24 feet.
“We did not see the crest we expected in town,” Lefevers said. “[But] at English Crossing we saw more than 24 feet…every flooding scenario for us is a little bit different. We have to be prepared to look at the data and make decisions as we proceed.”
Lefevers said a Texas Division of Emergency Management assessment team assessment identified $850,000 worth of damage to public infrastructure and $300,000 worth of emergency repairs, predominantly in the Pipe Creek area. Eight homes and two businesses reported damage, mainly from rainwater runoff.
The governor’s office issued a major disaster declaration for 28 counties, including Bandera, on July 17, which Lefevers said is a good indication that federal assistance will be available.
“Thank you for what you did,” Pct. 1 Commissioners Troy Konvicka said. “On Tuesday, before it hit, everything was set in place. EMS, the Sheriff’s Office, Road and Bridge, Emergency Operations, even the local TxDOT guys did a phenomenal job working together.”
“Everybody did a good job, and it paid off,” Bandera County Judge Richard Evans said.
~ In other business, following an executive session, commissioners authorized County Attorney Janna Lindig to take action with the city regarding the annex.
~ Commissioners approved proposed salaries and allowances for elected officials, pending final approval of the next fiscal year budget (see attached).