Couple thought they lost everything during Texas flood — then they spotted something priceless under their coffee table

Even a little hope in heartbreaking times became life-changing for the couple.

PUBLISHED 9 HOURS AGO

(L) Worried couple supporting each other. (Representative Cover Image Source: Getty Images| Justin Paget), (R) High water from rain on the Texas Gulf Coast, USA. (Cover Image Source: Getty Images| Ruthannburke)

The Texas flood has been a devastating reality for many. At the time of writing, over 132 people had lost their lives and many more were still missing, per USA Today. Many families have lost everything, from their belongings, homes, loved ones and are grieving a weight no one can fathom. Where hope is bleak and people are hanging on by a thread, a young couple is spreading light with a positive visual, as reported by PEOPLE. Nathan and Audrey Rich lost everything in their home in Center Point, Texas, when the floods hit. As the heartbroken duo was going through the remains of their home, they came across something under their coffee table that flashed like a ray of hope.

Trees emerge from flood waters along the Guadalupe River on July 4, 2025 in Kerrville, Texas. (Image Source: Getty Images| Photo by Eric Vryn)

Nathan and Audrey were awoken to news from a friend about the floods hitting their area. The 22 and 23-year-olds, respectively, looked out their window to find a house floating down the river. In the shocking turn of events, the couple hurriedly made their way to rescue whatever they could in the little time they had. Nathan began by getting his chickens, cats, and other pets to safety. In the meantime, Audrey grabbed as many sentimental things as she could. With the water level rising frantically, the couple had to act fast to save themselves.

Man consoling worried wife at home. (Representative Image Source: Getty Images| Photo by Daniel de la Hoz)

“Everything happened so fast. The water wasn’t coming up in the doors or the walls; it was coming up through the floor. It was literally out of a horror movie,” he recalled. The friend who had warned the couple earlier came over and helped Audrey and her mum get out of the house and move to dry land. “If he wasn’t there, we may not have been able to get out,” she mentioned. When the family was out safe, all they could do was move away for the time being, leaving their precious home in the flood. The family went over to Nathan’s mom’s in Lubbock and returned the next day to find much of their home in ruins.

Search and rescue workers dig through debris looking for any survivors or remains of people swept up in the flash flooding on July 6, 2025 in Hunt, Texas. (Image Source: Getty Images| Photo by Jim Vondruska)

As the couple returned, they were shattered to see much of their love, hard work and memories destroyed. Around 25 people came over to help, trying to see if there was anything they could restore. “Every one of them with a squeegee and a broom in their hand. It was overwhelming the number of people that cared and wanted to help,” Nathan remarked. As the couple went through the items in the water, they made their way to their coffee table, now outside their home. They were stunned to find an invaluable item — their wedding album. Underneath the table, the album containing a big part of their lives, though not in the best condition, was still there.

Salvaged photographs of the Rich family are displayed on a table in their home after it flooded on July 06, 2025 in Center Point, Texas. (Image Source: Getty Images| Photo by Brandon Bell)

It was soaked in water, but the woman was able to restore the pictures with a flash drive she had in her car. Seeing a glimpse of that album, people showing up and just their efforts to help were worth millions for the Rich family. These little glimpses of hope somehow soothed them despite their losses. “The community has been so fantastic. It makes us not want to leave,” Audrey remarked. The couple went on to help with supplies for those in need. A woman even offered her Airbnb so the family could stay safe. “She’s like, ‘Stay a day, stay a month. However long you need.’ That’s been offered all over. We have a place to stay in almost every town in Texas,” Nathan remarked.

Couple supportively holding hands and supporting each other as ray of light falls on them, symbolizing hope. (Representative Image Source: Getty Images| Photo by Yana Iskayeva)

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