Basseditor Posted August 27, 2017 Posted August 27, 2017 I'm 200 miles inland from where Hurricane Harvey made landfall. It's been raining for about 24 hours at my house. It just keeps raining. Surrounding communities are performing water rescues right now as areas that have never flooded are being swamped by all the rain. Peoples homes have 3-4' of water now because the water can't drain fast enough. I bet Houston is even worse, but I haven't seen any updates. I'm keeping an eye out in my neighborhood. I don't dare go to bed just in case. I'm on a higher lot so I'm not worried about my house, but neighbors may need help getting to safety. I'll be happy to take people in if necessary. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted August 27, 2017 Super User Posted August 27, 2017 The latest update from The Weather Channel is predicting another 2' of rain in Houston over the next 48 hours. Estimated total rainfall is +/- 5' (60"). Tracking predictions are all over the board, but we might be looking at the storm moving south back into the Gulf, picking up strength and re-targeting Houston. If Harvey returns to the Gulf and moves further east, New Orleans comes into play...BIG TIME. Quote
Super User Catt Posted August 27, 2017 Super User Posted August 27, 2017 48 minutes ago, roadwarrior said: If Harvey returns to the Gulf and moves further east, New Orleans comes into play...BIG TIME. Got me surrounded either way? 1 Quote
Super User gim Posted August 27, 2017 Super User Posted August 27, 2017 Isn't this like the 4th or 5th time in the last decade that Houston has flooded? I read that most of the city actually lies below sea level too, which makes it hard to drain properly when gulf moisture arrives. I'm afraid these catastrophic weather events are only going to get worse and more frequent along the coast. Quote
MichaelCopeland Posted August 27, 2017 Posted August 27, 2017 5 hours ago, Catt said: Got me surrounded either way? How are y'all holding up down there? Been keeping you and everyone in Harvey's path in my prayers. 2 Quote
Super User Catt Posted August 27, 2017 Super User Posted August 27, 2017 1 hour ago, MichaelCopeland said: How are y'all holding up down there? Been keeping you and everyone in Harvey's path in my prayers. The rain pauses long enough to run off ? 1 Quote
MichaelCopeland Posted August 27, 2017 Posted August 27, 2017 4 minutes ago, Catt said: The rain pauses long enough to run off ? Yeah it's been kinda like that here too. Tuesday may be a different story though. According to my Accuweather app Tuesday is when we'll have tropical storms. Glad y'all are safe down there. 1 Quote
Yakalong Posted August 28, 2017 Posted August 28, 2017 I've been watching the weather channel, Houston is getting pounded. I lived there for quite a while, my prayers go out to them and all affected by the storm. 3 Quote
lo n slo Posted August 28, 2017 Posted August 28, 2017 y'all stay safe down there and keep us posted. Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted August 28, 2017 Super User Posted August 28, 2017 My MIL lives in McQueeny on the Guadalupe River. They were evacuated early yesterday and haven't been allowed to return. 1 Quote
Super User Catt Posted August 28, 2017 Super User Posted August 28, 2017 The Cajun Navy is being mobilized to head to Houston! 4 Quote
riverbasser Posted August 28, 2017 Posted August 28, 2017 Good one @Catt I came across this topic and it showed your post but not the meme. I clicked just to find out or ask what in the heck the Cajun Navy was lol. Be safe man. Prayers for all affected by the storm Quote
Super User Catt Posted August 28, 2017 Super User Posted August 28, 2017 The Cajun Navy is a group (200+) Hunters & Fisherman with all types of boats capable of running shallow rescue. They can mobilize faster than any government agency, they organize their efforts with local law enforcement in outlying communities. They are also experienced in dealing with livestock? 4 Quote
riverbasser Posted August 28, 2017 Posted August 28, 2017 That's awesome. I just thought it was neighbors helping neighbors, which it is but never new it had a name or was a group. 1 Quote
Super User Catt Posted August 28, 2017 Super User Posted August 28, 2017 Huge cities definitely need lots of help, supplies, food & water so do rural areas. If residents in rural areas live in houses that are not flooded but have roads the are impassable the Cajun Navy shuttles food & supplies. There's a lot people who do not live in the Houston city limits! 2 Quote
Super User Catt Posted August 28, 2017 Super User Posted August 28, 2017 This is totally sad! From the Cajun Navy!!!!! Clyde and the other team members and teams are all safe. Looters decided to pose as people needing rescue and they attempted to overtake the boats and there were shots fired at the boats. I repeat they are all safe. Looters must have not wanted our boats in the water for rescues. Please feel free to share this post. We are currently on stand down pending a new strategic plan. 3 Quote
MichaelCopeland Posted August 29, 2017 Posted August 29, 2017 2 hours ago, Catt said: This is totally sad! From the Cajun Navy!!!!! Clyde and the other team members and teams are all safe. Looters decided to pose as people needing rescue and they attempted to overtake the boats and there were shots fired at the boats. I repeat they are all safe. Looters must have not wanted our boats in the water for rescues. Please feel free to share this post. We are currently on stand down pending a new strategic plan. Glad the Cajun Navy are all safe. It's a shame the things some people will do in this world nowadays. May God be with all those in real need of help. 2 Quote
Super User Catt Posted August 29, 2017 Super User Posted August 29, 2017 35 minutes ago, MichaelCopeland said: Glad the Cajun Navy are all safe. It's a shame the things some people will do in this world nowadays. May God be with all those in real need of help. Some left but many stayed...those that are carrying stayed! 2 Quote
MichaelCopeland Posted August 29, 2017 Posted August 29, 2017 30 minutes ago, Catt said: Some left but many stayed...those that are carrying stayed! Right on. Thank God for the 2nd Amendment! 3 Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted August 30, 2017 Global Moderator Posted August 30, 2017 Interesting fact I heard on my local weather in Michigan last night. Harvey has dumped enough rain (as of Tuesday morning) in the Houston are that it would raise Lake Michigan 3.5 feet! That is just unbelievable, and there's more rain yet to come. Quote
XpressJeff Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 Wow is all I can say about that 12poundbass! I think anyone who has been on Lake Michigan or lived near it would find that an astounding fact! 1 Quote
Basseditor Posted August 31, 2017 Author Posted August 31, 2017 A game warden friend posted that some rescuers accidentally ran their airboat into power lines tonight. They're suspending night rescues because of the danger. Quote
Super User Catt Posted August 31, 2017 Super User Posted August 31, 2017 It's not just Houston.. prayers for all It's also: LOUISIANA Moss Bluff Grand lake Big lake Sweet lake Creole Gillis Topsy Ragley Merryville Carlyss Lebleu Iowa Reeves Westlake Lake Charles Sulphur Vinton Starks Hackberry Cameron TEXAS: Fannett Bridge City Orangefield Cheek Lumberton Beaumont Vidor Hull Mauriceville Daisetta Raywood Dayton Batson Saratoga Sour lake Bevil oaks Rye Thicket Votaw Cleveland New caney Porter Splendora Humble Huffman Livingston Tarkington Cypress Woodlands Conroe Liberty Hardin Shepherd Crosby Baytown Mauriceville Pine forest Lakeview Winnie Let's not have another Katrina/New Orleans. RITA happened too! Large cities and small towns alike were involved just like Harvey! 3 Quote
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