Prayers for the folks caught up in this.
One man was killed as heavy rains across Central Texas swelled rivers and creeks and triggered flash flooding Thursday, prompting dozens of rescues across a region that’s been dealing with a long, punishing drought.
About 10 miles south of Austin, one frightening rescue involved a couple whose SUV was swept away by floodwaters. They were forced to cling to trees for hours until a helicopter rescued them on Halloween morning.
In all, the National Weather Service said, more than a foot of rain fell across Texas’ midsection, including up to 14 inches in Wimberley, southwest of the state capital.
For those wondering: yeah, Steve Jackson is in Austin; and, yeah, his house was totaled. He’s fine, but he’s going to need a new house.
Moe Lane
It wasn’t so bad on the north side of town, but the south side got hit pretty hard I hear. I’d guess where I’m at we got 3-4 inches in a 24 hour period.
Puts the soggy Halloween up here in perspective.
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Prayers for those effected.
Prayers for everyone in Austin.
Echo the Gator, Prayers for Austin.
Wow, I was just there last week. Got back on Tuesday night. I just missed it.