Could the Camp Mystic flooding happen here?
Massive overnight rain in Texas resulted in catastrophic flooding and over 100 fatalities, while a similar event in Arkansas in 2010 resulted in 20 deaths, highlighting the importance of taking flooding seriously and taking steps to prevent such tragedies from occurring.
While the Ozarks are no strangers to heavy rains and flooding, it's been a while since we've seen damage and destruction on the scale of what just occurred in Kerr County, Texas, earlier this week.
The overnight massive rain event dumped nearly a foot of rain, resulting in the Guadalupe River rising 26 feet in only 45 minutes. That's about 1 foot every 5 minutes, leading to catastrophic flooding and over 100 fatalities.
While not to the same scale, this event is eerily similar to the Arkansas Albert Pike flooding of June 2010. A heavy rainfall from overnight thunderstorms fell over the campsite, causing the Little Missouri River to rise from 3 to 23 feet in a few hours.
Rushing water quickly grew through the poplar campsite. At least 20 people. Many died sleeping in their tents before being swept away in the storm waters.
Flooding is a severe weather threat that needs to be taken seriously. Despite the intensity of tornadoes, the impact of a hurricane, and the damage of straight-line winds, flooding is the deadliest severe weather event.
In the video attached, Jamie and Matt reflect on what steps can be taken to prevent tragic events from occurring in the future.
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