Dennis Quaid’s Harrowing Night: Waiting for Word from Daughter Amid Texas Flood Chaos
Texas native Dennis Quaid spent a sleepless night gripped by fear as catastrophic floods tore through the Hill Country. In a heartfelt July 9, 2025, interview with Fox News Digital, the actor opened up about the terrifying hours he spent not knowing if his 17-year-old daughter, Zoe, was safe.
A Father’s Fear as Floodwaters Rose
Zoe, working as a counselor at Camp Longhorn—roughly 75 miles north of hard-hit Kerrville—was in the path of nature’s fury as rivers swelled and roads washed away. While the camp itself remained out of immediate danger, the devastation surrounding it was severe. As reports of destruction mounted, Quaid desperately tried to contact his daughter.
“I heard about it as I was going to bed,” he recalled. “I knew she was in that region, and I tried calling her—but I couldn’t reach her until the next day.”
That night, sleep didn’t come easily.
Relief and Heartbreak
Thankfully, Zoe and the campers were unharmed. But the flood’s toll was deeply felt. In a nearby tragedy, one young girl at another camp lost her entire family when their RV was swept away by the raging Guadalupe River.
Even as relief washed over Quaid the following morning, he remained haunted by the chaos so many families faced—and grateful that his ended differently.
As Texas reels from the devastating floods that ravaged the Hill Country, actor Dennis Quaid is using his voice to urge compassion, prayer, and support for those who are grieving.
A Plea for Help and Healing
In a moving interview, Quaid encouraged the public to support the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, calling it a lifeline for families whose lives were upended by the disaster. “The stories of what these children went through are heartbreaking,” he said, visibly shaken.
Tragedy Strikes Close to Home
The disaster turned deeply personal for Quaid and his wife, Laura Savoie. The couple is close friends with Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt and his family—who are now mourning an unimaginable loss. Nine-year-old Janie Hunt, Clark and Tavia Hunt’s daughter, tragically drowned in the floodwaters near Camp Mystic.
“I can’t imagine how devastating that would be,” Quaid said, his voice heavy with grief.
Faith Tested, Yet Still Standing
Tavia Hunt took to Instagram to share raw reflections on the pain of losing a child. In a series of heartfelt photos and captions, she asked the difficult questions about faith amid such unbearable sorrow—but ultimately encouraged others to lean on it.
“Faith doesn’t erase the pain,” she wrote. “But it gives us hope that healing is possible.”
A Summer Interrupted
Camp Longhorn, where Quaid’s daughter Zoe worked as a counselor, issued a statement on July 4 expressing solidarity with neighboring camps and flood-stricken families. While the camp remained unharmed, the emotional toll was palpable.
Despite the chaos unfolding nearby, Zoe shared joyful photos with friends on July 6—a small glimpse of light in a dark week.
More Than Headlines—Human Lives
Quaid’s story reminds us that natural disasters don’t just damage property—they change lives forever. Behind every headline is a parent waiting by the phone, a child clinging to hope, a family searching for faith.
Our hearts remain with all those affected by the floods—and with those who, like Dennis Quaid, are working to shine a light in the aftermath.