Flooding in Kerr County Texas

[pwhoever]

I've seen several reports about the major flooding down in the Kerr County area and Kerrville Texas. Very sad to see the deaths and destruction caused by it. I hope that none of our members or their families have been affected by this. For those residents that have been affected, I am sending out a prayer that they are able to make it through this difficult time.

 

[Gorilla]

Good thoughts Mike and I'm sure Randy considers that from all of us on the staff.

 

[BrokenBackJack]

May our Lord watch over all of those affected by this storm and bless each and every one of them and their families.

 

[Zammy]

I know that Carla (paws) lives in Kerrville, I sincerely hope she is OK. Been watching the terrible news from that area, a real tragedy, prayers for anyone affected.

 

[wlivin2]

Prayers for all their safety.
Its a bad thing going on there.

 

[Marc H]

Randy,Carla,and all our other Texas members and everyone affected by this have been heavy on my mind.Prayers for all.

 

[ol' school]

Prayers for all living in the affected area. Praying all are safe.

 

[geol]

Medina County where I live has seen fairly heavy rains but the Medina River hasn't seen flooding like they had on the Guadalupe in Kerr county. Our lake could use the a bunch more water as it is seriously low. We are about 50 miles away. Got this last night just after midnight:

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Medina County and across the region through this evening. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches with isolated 10 inches possible. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

With the catastrophic flooding that has been experienced over the last few days across the region, please take extra precautions. Do not drive through water; vehicles can easily be swept off of roadways. Avoid low lying areas with water crossings especially at night and in hours of low light.

Consult Drive Texas at https://drivetexas.org for information on road closures. Closely monitor weather conditions.
Don’t take chances; Turn Around and Don’t Drown!

 

[paws]

Yes I am still in Kerrville. I am high and dry but about 1/4 mile from the river. The number of rescue teams here is just phenomenal. They are still searching the river with everything available... boats, helicopters, drones, boots on the ground, sniffer dogs... using thermal imaging on helicopters at night to detect locations of persons. It is all VERY WELL coordinated. I am so pleased with the local, state, and federal response.
Many of our riding roads have been washed out where raging creeks crossed them and left so much debris. It will be quite a while until the area becomes a joy for bikers who enjoy the side roads (me) to ride. They will address the main roads first to get them passable.

This area is a huge mecca for people to come visit and camp. Kerrville puts on a huge 4th of July show every year - free concerts, fireworks, just really spectacular. So, many people flock here. Then there are the many summer Christian youth camps in the area and they were all full except one - they had just finished their first program and were empty - but a counselor still there lost her life. MANY of these camps are right along the Guadalupe River edge. As well.. there are a number of RV parks right along the river. The flooding came down in the middle of the night while everyone was asleep. My phone emergency alerts started going off at 1:30 in the morning and went for all night.

At the 10:00am briefing this morning the fatality number is 59 of which 21 are children I believe they said. The river is entirely polluted with all the debris of the RV camping trailers and vehicles (gasoline, diesel, propane, sewage) along with all the dead animals and homes washed into the river. Many of these camps had horses and some Longhorn cattle as well as other farm animals. Then there are the ranches that raise cattle and exotics. And SO many whitetail and axis deer and antelope in the area. Right now is baby deer season.. I hope the animals were able to sense the danger and get out of the way.
The city has put residents on notice to please limit our water use as they can't use the river water due to the heavy pollution. They do have some deep well resources they have switched to. They have not asked us to boil water - yet - but I expect that's coming.

The area has flooded many times but NOT near to this extent in MANY MANY MANY years they say. The storm system sat right on top of the area for hours, POURING down rain. This was unforeseen by the meteorologists. They said it was much like the Hurricane Harvey rain system that sat still over the Texas Gulf Coast area and caused such horrific flooding, for days. That too could not have been predicted. I was without electricity for 4-1/2 hours and without internet for 36 hours. I am so thankful my electric is back - my home is all-electric. There are still people without. I personally am ready for disasters such as this with generators, food, dog food, and water on hand so am in good shape. I went to this semi-prepper mode during the previous administration in Washington - not knowing what to expect.

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers for this Kerrville, Texas area.

 

[BrokenBackJack]

@paws
If you hear of a legitimate place where one can donate money and it all goes to the people in the flood area, please post a link on here if you would be so kind.
Keep us updated also if you can.