Harvey flooding

[preacher35]

Greetings from Friendswood, Texas, home of the 6th and NEWEST ocean. I wasn't sure if anybody was interested, but I ventured out today, in my Runner and took of few pics of the devastation around my neighborhood. So far, my street is like an island as all of the surrounding streets and homes are flooded, but we are still dry. Never in my life have I seen anything like this and I have been through some really ugly hurricanes. I feel horrible for my fellow Friendswoodians, Houstonians, and all of the other surrounding communities. That being said, we are not out of the woods yet. Our neighborhood retention pond is now out of its banks and the rain is still going non-stop. What I am able to extract from the weatherman is that we just have to survive until about 8AM (Tuesday) (it's about 2:45AM central time as I write this) and the rain should begin to peter out. Until then, my butthole is puckered so tight that I do not think it will ever achieve its original status. This has been going on now since Friday and I am exhausted. I have only slept about six hours total, since it all began and quite frankly, am sick and tired of hearing rain. I mean, it's like I have PTSD: Everytime I hear the rain pick up, my heart begins to race and I feel sick to my stomach for fear of our house flooding. However, God has kept us dry so far. I am staying up all night and checking the street every half an hour to keep an eye on the water levels just in case I have to get everybody upstairs. This is really scary shit. This entire region of Texas is paralyzed and will take months if not years to get back to normal. Anyway, here are a few pics and I threw in one of the runner sitting at the flooded local gas station.

 

[5ontheFloor]

Hey brother here in Austin wishing you and yours a safe ride thru the last of this shite. I wish I could do more and may look into what I can do other than just give money but I'm here thinking about y'all with that crazy rain. Hang in there brother and if anything is needed let our community know!

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[preacher35]

Thanks bud, I appreciate it. So far, we are the lucky ones. Still, I'm keeping my eyes on the street and nervously waiting.

 

[MyanRagahis]

I have only slept about six hours total, since it all began and quite frankly, am sick and tired of hearing rain. I mean, it's like I have PTSD: Everytime I hear the rain pick up, my heart begins to race and I feel sick to my stomach for fear of our house flooding.

Same here. I love rain but this is really bad. Hearing it against my windows just makes me think the same thing.

I went out and ventured a bit too after I helped my cousin and her boyfriend from their flooded apartment. We live in Spring and getting it pretty bad as well.

Not sure if you can tell but the water level is up to the top of the stop signs way down there when I zoomed in. This is Cypresswood road, probably the worst of the area close to me with it being along Cypress Creek. About 4 miles ahead of this is a church called St. Ignatious and the priest posted a live video on Facebook of the church flooded. Probably about knee high then at least 8 feet deep outside the church parking lot.

 

[preacher35]

[MENTION=144955]MyanRagahis[/MENTION], how is your house faring? Are you all dry?

 

[MyanRagahis]

[MENTION=89791]preacher35[/MENTION] We're fine over here fortunately, thanks. Part of those flooded roads run parallel to where I live with about a 2 mile span so were hoping for the best. This constant rain isn't helping that area drain though.
How are y'all doing?

 

[preacher35]

[MENTION=144955]MyanRagahis[/MENTION]

Well, as I stated in my first post, our street is the ONLY one in our neighborhood that has not been flooded. Our local water retention pond (created to prevent these scenarios) overflowed about 4 hours ago and the homes adjacent to it now have water flowing through them. My house, is dry. The good news is, FOR ALL OF US in the affected area, is that the radar is showing the heavy rain breaking up and now moving East. I think we are going to escape this thing unscathed, which I am sorry to say that many of my neighbors cannot claim. I think the worst is now over!

 

[Killer Squirrel]

Baytown here, and it's getting crazy. Our house is still dry for now, but so many neighborhoods around us are under water. I plan to take the 4R out later today or tomorrow to see how I can help. This is just unreal...

 

[wadle5]

Thanks for keeping us updated. I know I have been talking with [MENTION=100014]kyle_uran[/MENTION] and although they had to leave their house they are safe. When all of this subsides and starts to dry out you Texans let us know how we can help or what you need!
:usa2:

 

[Wrighter]

We lived in Pearland for Ike, lived in Lake Jackson before that and grew up in Beaumont. I've never seen anything like this. Bayou by my parents house in Beaumont is projected to crest two feet higher than the record.

Stay safe. We're all thinking of you.

 

[007Tacoma]

All of you in SE Texas: Please stay safe. Flood waters can rise and rush without warning, and they are influenced heavily by sources miles away. Flash floods can appear faster than you can react. Please be careful, and stick to high ground as much as possible.

We are North West of San Antonio, and we have been monitoring the situation closely. If you need evacuation, the Zello app has several rescue channels open for groups like Texas Overland, Houston Overland, Cajun Navy, and Texas Navy rescue operations (supposing you have internet infrastructure because you are on here).

 

[itsdchz]

Godspeed to all who have been devastated by Harvey, to those who are pulling tireless hours to help rescue people and animals, and to anyone else in the path of destruction.

 

[Tisoy281]

All of you in SE Texas: Please stay safe. Flood waters can rise and rush without warning, and they are influenced heavily by sources miles away. Flash floods can appear faster than you can react. Please be careful, and stick to high ground as much as possible.

We are North West of San Antonio, and we have been monitoring the situation closely. If you need evacuation, the Zello app has several rescue channels open for groups like Texas Overland, Houston Overland, Cajun Navy, and Texas Navy rescue operations (supposing you have internet infrastructure because you are on here).

Last I heard, Cajun Navy took off. They were assisting yesterday and came under fire by looters.

 

[amalik]

Damn. I heard if you even do have flood insurance, it doesn't cover more than half your shit, is that true?

 

[007Tacoma]

Last I heard, Cajun Navy took off. They were assisting yesterday and came under fire by looters.

The channel is still active, but yes: they did come under fire. There are several people whom are very upset at the situation, and unfortunately they have resorted to violence to get what they want. :cry2:

 

[Tisoy281]

Damn. I heard if you even do have flood insurance, it doesn't cover more than half your shit, is that true?

It is my understanding that this flood will be covered by the federal government.

 

[007Tacoma]

It is my understanding that this flood will be covered by the federal government.

As a Katrina survivor, I can tell you that is highly unlikely. There may be Federal Aid, but they will not cover it.

 

[oleve]

Hopefully everything will pass

 

[amalik]

It is my understanding that this flood will be covered by the federal government.

Peoples homes?

 

[preacher35]

Peoples homes?

No, the federal government will offer temporary shelter to some people, and low interest loans, but that's about it.