All Washed Up?
Back in July, we moved our trailer to Austin. A few weeks later, in late July, we moved our trailer up to a nice shady RV park in Georgetown, north of Austin, on the San Gabriel River. Google Map Link. We were warned that the park was in the flood plain for the river, and that there was an unlikely possibility that we’d have about a three hour warning to evacuate in the event that flood stage waters were coming downstream. (That is the way it was explained.)
This possibility preyed heavliy on my mind, and as the middle of August approached, and I started to think about hurricane season, we decided to move. We’re now in Hudson Bend, along (and very high up above) Lake Travis. Google Maps link of where we are now.
Last week, Tropical Storm Hermine came up into the Gulf of Mexico, and Austin, as well as the rest of Travis and Williamson Counties got the brunt of the rain. The Shady River RV Resort was completely flooded out. Trailers were destroyed.
Trailers askew after flood waters receded.
Imagine my reaction to having missed this event.
Here are some more links: news story; some video.
My heart goes out to those who remained at the park and lost their possessions. I haven’t read that there were any injuries at the park, for which I’m thankful, although I’m informed that at there was at least one storm-related fatality across the Austin area.
I’m also saddened for the owners of the RV park. We were made most welcome at that park. I wish them the best in their recovery.