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This https://www.npr.org/2025/07/05/nx-s1...loods-timeline gives a timeline. Although this is a long article, here is the summary from it:
Quote: Wednesday, July 2nd:The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced that it was activating state emergency response resources because of the threat of flooding. At 4:41 p.m., early hints of severe weather came in a post on X by the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio that said: "scattered moderate to heavy showers continue to develop and expand to the Hill Country." Thursday, July 3rd: At 9:47 a.m. Texas Division of Emergency Management posted on X weather guidance in both English and Spanish, informing followers about what to do in a flood, adding: "As we head into the holiday weekend and the flood threat in West & Central TX continues, stay weather aware!" [snip[ "The message was sent," (Lt. Gov. Dan |Patrick said, "It is up to the local counties and mayors under the law to evacuate, if they feel a need. That information was passed along." At 3:35 p.m., the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio announced a flood watch on X, saying "pockets of heavy rain are expected and may result in flooding." A flood watch is used when the weather conditions make a flood possible but it does not mean a flood will occur. Friday, July 4th: At 12:42 a.m., the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio posted on X upgrading its flood watch to a flood warning for part of the impacted area. In a post from 2:14 a.m., that area was expanded. [snip] At 1:26 a.m., the National Weather Service's Weather Prediction Center said "flash flooding likely overnight with significant impacts possible." This message was posted on X a minute later. [At 3:30 a.m. according to the Kerrville City Manager, there was not a drop of rain when he was on an early morning jog.] At 4:06 a.m. the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio posted on X: "A very dangerous flash flooding event is ongoing." It ended: "Turn Around, Don't Drown!" Then, at 5:15 a.m. the National Weather Service San Angelo posted on X that there was a flash flood emergency. The Austin/San Antonio office posted on its X account about the emergency at 5:23 a.m. This type of alert is "exceedingly rare" and used when there is a "severe threat to human life and catastrophic damage," according to the National Weather Service. Between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m., the Guadalupe River surged, with water levels rapidly rising as much as 30 feet, according to Rep. Roy. Local TV footage showed the empty foundations of houses, where everything else had been swept away. What strikes me is that the actual warning came at 12:42 a.m. on July 4, although 'be advised' type warnings started at 4:41 p.m. on July 2. As the article reported, the flood itself occurred in the early July 4th hours between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m. In short, this was a middle-of-the-night event, and I compare this to first there is a tornado watch and then there is a tornado warning and then, maybe, the tornado hits your area. I think the only thing the camp leaders (and adults in the area) could have done, and should of done, was to istay vigilant once the original 'possibility' warning were issued -- and have the girls dressed and ready to go IF an actual warning occurred. When children are in your care, I think it is the obligation of someone to keep vigilant, and -- of course -- have a plan in place for evacuation. Well, if nothing else, I hope this serves as a wake-up call for other camps, schools, etc. that live in an area where natural disasters might occur. . (责任编辑：) |