Actor Dennis Quaid says he spent a terrifying, sleepless night waiting for word from his 17-year-old daughter, Zoe Grace Quaid, who was working as a camp counselor just miles from where deadly flash floods swept through the Kerr County region of Texas.
Zoe was stationed north of Camp Mystic, the all-girls camp where 27 campers and counselors lost their lives and 12 remain missing after the Guadalupe River surged more than 25 feet following torrential rains.
In a recent Fox News interview, Quaid recalled the fear that gripped him when news of the disaster broke.
“I heard about it as I was going to bed that night, and I tried to call her because I knew she was in that area,” Quaid said on July 10. “I wasn’t able to reach her until the next day. I didn’t get a lot of sleep that night.”
Though Zoe’s camp was further north and spared the worst of the flooding, Quaid said the close call shook him deeply.
“Hill Country is such a magical place for kids—camp there becomes a lifelong memory,” he said. “I’m just grateful her camp was OK.”
Quaid Extends Condolences to Chiefs Owner’s Family
During the interview, Quaid also expressed condolences to Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt and his family, who lost a young relative—9-year-old Janie Hunt—in the flooding.
“My heart goes out to everybody, especially the Hunt family,” Quaid said. “They’re friends of my wife Laura and me. I can’t imagine how devastating that must be.”
Launching Relief Efforts for Kerr County
In response to the tragedy, Quaid has launched the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund to help victims and their families. He urged people to donate whatever they can.
“We just need to pray and help however we can,” Quaid said. “If you can spare something—just pull out your wallet or phone. It takes five minutes. Visit the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund at communityfoundation.net. Every dollar will go where it’s needed.”
Death Toll and Rescue Efforts Continue
The flooding began before dawn on July 4, as the Guadalupe River swelled dramatically within hours, catching many campers and residents off guard. Authorities have confirmed over 100 deaths, while at least 160 people remain missing.
As rescue and recovery efforts continue, Quaid’s story is just one of many highlighting the personal toll of the Texas floods—one of the deadliest natural disasters in the state’s history.
