After several days of severe weather in South Central Texas, the excessive rainfall has finally started to slow down.

The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has launched a new regional relief fund across 10 counties in response to this week’s widespread flooding.

In an 1,800-square mile stretch of the Hill Country — from Hondo through Uvalde, up toward Camp Wood and Utopia — anywhere between 15″ and 27″ of rain fell.

The best way to remain safe around floodwaters is to avoid them entirely. If you encounter a flood, do not drive through it.