August 2022 – Page 4 – Weather Preppers

Several cars left on West 7th Street after flash flood

Posted on August 24, 2022August 24, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Experts advise not to tow to an impound lot.

Flood Watch cancelled, but scattered rain and storms possible throughout the week

Posted on August 23, 2022August 24, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Rainfall will not be as widespread as Monday, but we still have the potential for some minor flooding with already saturated ground. AUSTIN, Texas — Austin-Camp Mabry recorded a record 3.73 inches of rainfall on Monday. This was the fifth highest August rain total on record. The last time we received more rainfall than this in a single day at the site was August 26, 2017 when a total of 5.08″ was measured. The excessive…

Texans Helping Texans: Girl who helped other kids in Hurricane Harvey still giving back to her community

Posted on August 23, 2022August 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Five years ago, Lily, who was 8 years old at the time, was handing out toys she had collected for those in her community who lost everything. HOUSTON — One of the people who reached out to help victims of Hurricane Harvey was a little girl who made it her mission to help kids who lost everything. Five years later, she’s still giving back to her community. “We have all our stuffed animals,” said 13-year-old…

High water rescues conducted after flooding in Seagoville

Posted on August 23, 2022August 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

“When the water gets to your knees, you better get out of here.”

Texans captured lighthearted rain, panicked flooding in TikTok videos

Posted on August 23, 2022August 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Most of North and Central Texas was hit with some version of rain in August after a little over a month or more of hot and dry weather. Texans took to TikTok to share their videos of elation, some joking about the rain finally showing up. But then the videos started to show up on TikTok this week as that rainwater couldn’t be absorbed into the drought-ridden ground fast enough. The videos started off lighthearted…

Governor Abbott issues disaster declaration for counties impacted by flash flooding

Posted on August 23, 2022August 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for the 23 counties that were impacted by the historic flooding this week. Abbott held a press conference at Dallas City Hall on Aug. 23, providing an update on the state’s ongoing response to the severe weather and flash flooding. In the span of 24 hours, North Texas got 9.19″ of rain. The record rainfall has deemed this August the wettest so far…

Some parts of Texas see flooding amid massive rainfall in 24-hour span

Posted on August 23, 2022August 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

There could still be some lingering scattered showers and thunderstorms into the weekend, but most of the risk for locally heavy rain and flooding will gradually recede each day this week. By Rhonda FanningAugust 23, 2022 1:25 pmEnergy & Environment, Texas Standard Original

NWS survey team confirms Winona tornado as EF-1

Posted on August 23, 2022August 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

NWS said the tornado had wind speed of 95 mph. WINONA, Texas — The National Weather Service has confirmed the tornado that touched down in Winona Monday was an EF-1. A team from NWS Shreveport came out to the Winona area Tuesday to survey damage after previously confirming a tornado touched down at the Winona High School football field Monday. NWS said the tornado had wind speed of 95 mph. The cyclone led to trees…

‘State of disaster’ declared for Dallas County after heavy rainfall causes extensive flooding

Posted on August 23, 2022August 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Whitewater roared across the spillway at White Rock dam after heavy rainfall late Sunday and Monday. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins declared a state of disaster late Monday afternoon after torrential rainfall flooded homes in Balch Springs and Dallas, stranded dozens of motorists on streets and highways that looked more like canals and delayed air traffic at local airports. “Based on preliminary damage assessments, I am declaring a state of disaster in Dallas County and…

Flood Watch cancelled, but scattered rain and storms remain in Tuesday forecast

Posted on August 23, 2022August 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Rainfall will not be as widespread as Monday, but we still have the potential for some flooding with already saturated ground. AUSTIN, Texas — Austin-Camp Mabry recorded a record 3.73 inches of rainfall on Monday. This was the fifth highest August rain total on record, and the most rain in a day since May of 2018. The excessive rainfall in the metro caused some flooding issues, especially around Shoal Creek, which crested at over 16…

Heavy rains cause historic, deadly flooding in Texas leading to high-water rescues

Posted on August 23, 2022August 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

A woman, who works as an Uber driver, was killed in Mesquite when flash flooding swept her car off the Scyene Road bridge on Monday. HOUSTON — While the rain hasn’t caused too much of a problem here in Houston, it’s a different story for the rest of the state. Gov. Greg Abbott canceled his visit to Spring Tuesday to address the flash flooding in Dallas. An emergency response briefing is set to start there…

Flood Watch remains in effect; scattered rain and storms Tuesday

Posted on August 23, 2022August 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Home buyouts have cut in half since Hurricane Harvey, despite expert opinions to buyout more homes

Posted on August 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

5 years after Hurricane Harvey, the last of the Forest Cove Townhomes were demolished this summer. Listen To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: <iframe src=”https://embed.hpm.io/431405/430870″ style=”height: 115px; width: 100%;”></iframe> On a hot day in July, a small audience of cars appeared camped out across the street from a demolition site. Local residents were there to bear witness to a highly anticipated event in South Kingwood: the last of…

Forecast: More scattered rain and storms for Tuesday; Flood Watch still in effect

Posted on August 23, 2022August 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Storm Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Erika Lopez Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 4:55 AM CDT August 23, 2022 AUSTIN, Texas — *A Flood Watch is in effect until 1 p.m. Wednesday for a majority of Central Texas.* Austin-Camp Mabry recorded a record 3.73″ of rainfall yesterday. The heavy rain across the metro prompted a Flash Flood Warning, and caused…

TIMELINE: Flood Watch issued for northern Houston-area counties until Tuesday night

Posted on August 23, 2022August 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The KHOU 11 Weather Team said the heaviest rain is expected Tuesday morning and it could impact the morning commute. HOUSTON — Another round of heavy rain is expected across the Houston area early Tuesday morning. The heaviest of the rain and greatest flooding potential will likely come during the Tuesday morning commute and could potentially last into the early afternoon. Active weather alerts A Flood Watch is in effect for Washington, Grimes, Walker, San…

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