Flash floods ripped through Corrival Ranch in Boerne this week, sending several feet of water surging through barns, wrecking equipment and leaving the equestrian center staring down an estimated $500,000 to $1 million in damage. Staff and neighbors scrambled to move all 120 horses off low ground, and owners say no animals were injured. Volunteers have already begun trickling in to shovel mud, dry out buildings and start the long cleanup as the Hill Country digs out from the storms.
Ben Wolff, an investor in Corrival, said the water rose so fast that some buildings were left with about four feet of standing water. "It all happened in less than an hour," Wolff said, pointing to high water lines and damaged machines. As reported by KSAT, crews moved roughly 65 horses to a nearby ranch and another 55 to higher ground, and Wolff estimated total losses between $500,000 and $1 million.
What Corrival Ranch Is And Why It Was Vulnerable
Corrival describes itself as a 57-acre breeding, training and rehabilitation center with arenas and specialized rehab equipment, and the property fronts West Sister Creek. That creek feeds into the Guadalupe River, and staff say the ranch’s creek frontage left it exposed when the river surged and the creek could not drain. According to Corrival Ranch, the facility hosts training and rehabilitation services that will take time and money to restore.
Storms That Swamped The Hill Country
The flooding at Corrival unfolded amid a broader blast of torrential summer storms that pushed rivers and creeks across the Hill Country to dangerous levels. As reported by The Texas Tribune, forecasters warned that rivers would continue to rise after days of intense rainfall, and local officials noted sharp crests along the Guadalupe. MySA reported that Kendall County crews carried out water rescues and urged residents to stay vigilant as floodwaters moved downstream.
How To Help
Organizers say volunteers are needed to shovel mud, dry out stalls and help move equipment, and they recommend bringing mud boots and sturdy gloves. The San Antonio Rose Palace is also hosting a fundraiser, a $40 Horse Fun Obstacle Class, to raise money for the ranch. As reported by KSAT, volunteers are welcome at the ranch each morning starting at 6:30 a.m.
The cleanup at Corrival is a reminder of how quickly Hill Country waterways can overwhelm low-lying properties and how much community labor it takes to put a facility back together. Ranch owners say early priorities are animal care and sanitary cleanup before longer-term repairs and equipment replacement begin.
