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Disaster Date:04/26/2024

Newton, TX – RV

Floods

What Happened

Severe storms and flooding that began on April 26, 2024, and included heavy rainfall, flash flooding, river flooding, large hail, and hazardous wind gusts caused widespread and severe property damage, injury, or loss of life.

What MDS Is Doing

MDS work will focus on flood related repairs such as drywall, insulation, flooring, and kitchens. 

Location

Newton County is the easternmost county in the U.S. state of Texas. Newton is a city in and the county seat of Newton County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,633 at the 2020 census.

Weekly Reports

Newton, TX – RV – Nov. 3-9, 2024

We added three couples this week, the Heinrichs, Andersons and Gregorys and said goodbye to the Brennemans and Frenches. Office manager, Johnny Weilen, left last weekend and Ina Heinrichs became the office manager until the project shuts down in...

Newton, TX – RV – Oct. 27 – Nov. 2, 2024

We had a crew of 10 people this week and have made good progress. 1 couple leaving this weekend and 3 more arriving. The McAllister Home: majority of painting has been completed and flooring installation is underway. Kitchen and living room have been...

Newton, TX – RV – Oct. 13-19, 2024

Monday morning we started working on Cynthia McAllister’s home. She had just purchased the home 3 years ago and had no idea she was living in a flood area. She did not have flood insurance and had spent all she had to purchase the home. This left...

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