Flash torrents like Texas are the killer associated with the top storm in the United States. This is the reason
The huge and rapid flood that swept across rural Hill, Texas, Friday killed at least 24 people, leaving more missing, a mountain flood of the top storm-related killer in the United States. Among them, there are more than 20 girls participating in summer camps.
Authorities said more than 230 people had been rescued as of late Friday, including 160 in helicopters.
The mountain torrents formed rapidly
According to the National Weather Service, flooding starts within six hours, usually with only three hours of heavy rain.
Waters rose so quickly that people caught people off guard, according to the weather service. Many people have trouble traveling. If at home or at work, people may be trapped so rapidly before people have time to consider escaping.
This is what happened to residents along the Guadalupe River and its surrounding areas in Kerr County after pouring at least 10 inches (25 cm) from the sky early Friday morning.
45 minutes before dawn on Friday, the rapid moving water along the river rose to 26 feet (8 meters), washing the houses and vehicles. The danger has not been resolved as heavy rains are expected to increase on Saturday and a portion of the flood warning and flood watches remain in effect in the central Texas area.
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Texas has some advance notice
On Thursday afternoon, the National Weather Service released a flood surveillance, which estimated that the water attractions were as high as 7 inches (17 cm). “Watches” mean that conditions are favorable to floods and people should be prepared, but dangerous conditions may not develop.
But the watch escalated to a flood warning overnight, which affected 30,000 people. The Meteorological Bureau said a warning will be issued when a flood is about to occur or occurs.
Lieutenant Colonel. Gov. Dan Patrick said the potential of heavy rain and floods covered a large area, “everything brought them the possible heavy rain.”
But when asked how people can be safely arrived in Kerr County, Judge Rob Kelly, the county’s chief officer, said: “We don’t have a warning system.”
When the reporter pushed for why no more precautions were taken, Kelly replied: “Don’t worry, no one knows this flood is coming.”
According to the Meteorological Bureau, 145 people died from flash floods last year. Over the past 30 years, the flood has claimed an average of 127 lives each year.
Flash torrents can occur anywhere
Of all flood-related deaths, almost half involve vehicles. Flood deaths affect all ages.
Many people don't realize that only 6 inches (15 cm) of water is difficult to control the car and can be swept to 18 inches (46 cm). Therefore, people often try to drive through the water in underground passages or other low-lying areas.
According to the weather service, it can happen anywhere, which says: “If heavy rain falls overhead, the usually peaceful streams and streams near you can turn into violent torrents.”
Even without rain can flood an area – if it is downstream of a storm crisis, while the swollen stream heads.
Hurricanes, tropical storms, non-environmental weather systems carrying heavy rains and dam failures are some weather events that can cause mountain flooding. They may occur in rural areas or in large cities.
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