Storms in Texas and Oklahoma

[XV1100SE]

Hope our members in the South are safe. Read on CNN that there was lots of rain, tornadoes, and fatalities.

[cowpuc]

What XV said!! Hope everyone is safe down there!!!

[aharbi]

It isn't pretty. Found another body this afternoon as the water recedes. 5 still missing, total dead 19. Most of it due to flash flooding where 10-15 foot wall of water rushes down either a dry creek bed or swells a normal flowing river. Mind you, a river in Texas is called a stream elsewhere. One river rose 40 feet in minutes. Several earthen dams have washed away. Most drownings from heavy rains are from folks trying to cross low water crossings, not this time, whole occupied structures were washed from their foundations (an estimated 60 homes) to float downriver and then be crushed at the next bridge. Several concrete bridges have been washed away as numerous low water crossings. Another storm due to pass thru late tonight. Most that need help have/are receiving it. Neighbor helping neighbor, stranger helping stranger.

[Evan]

Wow. I just pray the the storm on it's way is not as devastating.

[N3FOL]

Hopefully no more lives are lost. Hang in there.

[Aussie Annie]

We sure hope that all our Texas friends stay safe, and high and dry !!

[Bubber]

Anybody heard from Squidley?

Hope he and family are OK.

[Eck]

I heard on the news that TX is mandating that 400 homes be evacuated tonight.. Man I hate to see this happen to anyone.

[Barrycuda]

I heard on the news that TX is mandating that 400 homes be evacuated tonight.. Man I hate to see this happen to anyone.

 

Obviously they have more pressing matters, but if any of you Texas folks are reading this, check in so we know y'all are alright

[Freebird]

Squidley and Lonna are safe at my house in Oberlin, OH. Having a ball.