Hurricane Harvey

[AClark]

^ Same here, with our minor flood on Friday, they waited until it was over and then opened the dam at Lake Ellsworth and flooded out the river. I got pictures of that, not that they can hold a candle to this, but it forced water well over the banks of the river.
It does make you wonder why they don't start draining early.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

They are OUT! Praise God! Friend of a friend of a friend had a high water vehicle and went in and got them. They are staying with one of those friends and I have no idea exactly where they are - I just know they are safe.

We've been setting up to live upstairs if we have to. Campstove, ice chests, food, water. We have an inverter and power stored in batteries. We've stretched an extension cord up there for small things (phone charger) if we lose power. I've got to assume we will lose power if we take on water in the house. If we don't I'll cut the power. Not sure we'll sleep tonight...gotta stay up and watch the level.

Right now we are fine, but the water is higher than it has been and with the constant rain it's not backing down at all. I just came in from doing whatever else I can do for the animals. The small barn where the bucks are is still high - but I put some crates and chairs and two garden carts in there in case water comes up during then night they will have something to climb on until I can get them out. I went out and moved the livestock trailer next to the big barn. Still dry there too, so far. If the worst happens, it won't be fun to try and corral the does in the middle of the night and drag them out into the rain to get them into the trailer. It only has a tarp top, but if there is flooding I'd rather them be a little wet than a whole lot drowned.

We need a break in the rain.

My heart goes out to all of those that have it much worse than we do.

 

[CntryBoy777]

It is the same with the US Corps of Engineers on the Miss River....it is a stance of "Reaction" instead of "Preparation". It is tax $$ in action.

 

[promiseacres]

 

[Baymule]

I am so glad they were rescued. They are safe, that's all that matters. It sounds like you have a good plan, hang in there. The rain will eventually stop. It has to.

 

[Mike CHS]

So sad seeing what is going on down there. I'm assuming you have a way to get out of the upstairs if it gets that high? Wishing all a safe night and better tomorrow!

 

[CntryBoy777]

Our portion is to begin on Wed and are suppose to have rain til Fri....I wish it would come sooner, so y'all could get a early break from this PITA storm. So good to hear they are Safe FEM....hang in there!!

 

[Latestarter]

I really feel for you FEM. Glad your family members got out and are in a dry place now. Looks like your troubles are on the rise though... Now that the center is back over the gulf, it will maintain or gain intensity and it's pumping everything in right over you, up to Galveston, and into Houston proper. Looks like GB's area is catching a little break for now. That may mean only 4' of water for him vice 6', but his home is on 6' stilts, so that 2' helps. Sure hope his cattle don't get trapped in water they need to swim in. Won't help the calves, but better than losing the entire herd. This whole thing is unprecedented. astounding.

Right now, the way they are predicting it to track, I may not get a drop of rain out of it. They are saying it will move north through east TX then into LA around Shreveport. I kinda feel it will go north but further to the east, like in LA, and Fred may get more than what they're saying right now. Might even get you up in TN Mike.

Hope those who can are taking pictures and video as this is going to be something to pass down through/as/for history.

 

[OneFineAcre]

So sad for all of you

 

[Ferguson K]

Some of the pictures of the flooding around me. I'll try to describe what you're looking at.

This was yesterday. Today the creek is up to the top of some of those trees. The bridge I was on is now under water. This is White Rock Creek.

All of this is under water now.

There's a herd of about 100 cattle that live here. They're safe. This is the pasture of the man that lost an unknown amount of cattle before moving. One cow and calf that was just born were washed away. Three dead on the highway this morning.

Trinity River way above it's banks:

These two pictures were taken 12 hours apart. The water rose over 20 feet.

Hope we can still get out tomorrow so I can get updated pictures of the White Rock Creek.