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FOX 26 Digital News Brief for Oct. 16, 2018

Posted on October 17, 2018October 17, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Major flooding is forcing communities across Central Texas to evacuate. The Llano River took out a bridge in Kingsland on Tuesday morning. Both the Llano and Colorado rivers are overflowing after heavy rains, causing homes to flood and leading to numerous water rescues. The southbound lanes of the Southwest Freeway are open once again near the Westpark Drive exit after a car crashed into the back of an 18-wheeler near the Harwin Drive exit, killing one person….

Central Texas flooding forces evacuations

Posted on October 17, 2018October 17, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

MARBLE FALLS, Texas (FOX 26) – Cookie Haseman never saw it coming. “Everybody says I’m alive,” says Haseman. “It’s a beautiful place to live. I got off work last night and went down to the lake last night and watched it run and went to bed around 2:30 and had no idea.” No idea that the lake would move into her home along the Colorado River within hours. All around Marble Falls, it’s the same story. The water levels…

Gov. Abbot issues disaster declaration for 18 counties impacted by catastrophic flooding

Posted on October 16, 2018October 16, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON – Gov. Greg Abbott issued a State Disaster Declaration Tuesday for 18 counties that have been impacted by severe weather and flooding. Abbott said the recent weather has caused widespread property damage and threatened loss of life, naming Bastrop, Burnet, Colorado, Fayette, Hood, Jim Wells, Kerr, Kimble, La Salle, Live Oak, Llano, Mason, McMullen, Nueces, Real, San Patricio, Travis and Williamson counties in his declaration. He authorized the use of available resources of state…

Heavy rainfall leads to flooding at Austin, Travis County lakes

Posted on October 16, 2018October 16, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

By Fares Sabawi, mySanAntonio.com Published 4:01 pm CDT, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 Water from the Colorado River pours over the Max Starcke Dam, Tuesday Oct. 16, 2018, in Marble Falls, Texas. The Llano and Colorado rivers meet at Kingsland and the National Weather Service said both were experiencing “major flooding.” A flash flood warning was in effect. (Amanda Voisard/Austin American-Statesman via AP) less Water from the Colorado River pours over the Max Starcke Dam, Tuesday Oct….

Evacuations & rescues across Central Texas

Posted on October 16, 2018October 16, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Residents of several communities across Central Texas are being evacuated due to flooding along the San Gabriel and Llano Rivers. The Colorado River is also rising and has caused flooding in the Kingsland area. Some residents have been evacuated in that area as well and shelters have been opened. Williamson County Emergency Management says two water rescues were conducted. One was a vehicle in high water off CR 251 in the Andice area. Both people…

Marble Falls Orders Evacuations As Llano River Reaches Near-Historic Flooding

Posted on October 16, 2018October 16, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

The Llano River has reached near-historic levels of flooding, leaving Llano, Gillespie and portions of Burnet counties under a flash flood warning until 3:30 this afternoon. Southern portions of Burnet County – including Horseshoe Bay, Marble Falls and Granite Shoals – are also under warning until 3:30. Officials in Marble Falls have ordered evacuations in affected areas and have opened up shelters for residents. If you have not evacuated, do so immediately… Live Oak, Lakeshore Drive, Pecan…

Marble Falls Orders Evacuations As Llano River Reaches 'Historic' Flooding

Posted on October 16, 2018October 16, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

The Llano River reached near-historic levels of flooding Tuesday, prompting officials in Marble Falls to order evacuations and open shelters for displaced residents. Southern portions of Burnet County – including Horseshoe Bay, Marble Falls and Granite Shoals – are under a flash flood warning until 9:30 p.m. If you have not evacuated, do so immediately… Live Oak, Lakeshore Drive, Pecan Circle, Backbone, Barrier Lane, Louise, Edith, So. Ave. J, 2147 W, including Waterside and RV Park. Shelters…

The Latest: Raging floods destroy bridge over Texas river

Posted on October 16, 2018October 16, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Updated 10:50 am CDT, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 LLANO, Texas (AP) — The Latest on flooding in Texas (all times local): 10:40 a.m. Raging floodwaters have destroyed a bridge over a river in Central Texas. Video shows the bloated Llano River overrunning a bridge in Kingsland, about 65 miles (105 kilometers) northwest of Austin. The National Weather Service says the river at nearby Llano is expected to crest Tuesday morning at near-record levels near 41 feet…

Veteran Newspaper Editor Nancy Barnes Named NPR's Top News Executive

Posted on October 16, 2018October 16, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

NPR CEO Jarl Mohn has named Nancy Barnes, a veteran newspaper editor, as the network’s permanent chief news executive, NPR announced Tuesday. Barnes fills a nearly yearlong vacancy that was triggered by the firing of Michael Oreskes, NPR’s former news head, over allegations of sexual harassment. Barnes is currently the executive editor at the Houston Chronicle and also leads newsrooms at the Hearst Corp.’s other Texas newspapers. She will take over as NPR’s senior vice…

Flooding in Kingsland

Posted on October 16, 2018October 16, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Image Gallery 6 PHOTOS Photos of flooding in Kingsland taken by Chris Bryant. Heavy rains are causing flooding in Kingsland and officials are urging residents along the Llano River to evacuate. Those living within 1/4 mile of the north and south banks are under a mandatory evacuation and evacuation centers and shelters have been opened. North Llano residents can go to Oesteriech’s Rose located at 809 West Young Street. If you live in South Llano east of…

Forecasters warn of 'dangerous' flooding along Llano River

Posted on October 16, 2018October 16, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Published 7:38 am CDT, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 LLANO, Texas (AP) — Forecasters are telling people along the Llano River in Central Texas to seek higher ground after more than 10 inches of rain fell in the past day and a half. The National Weather Service says the river at Llano, about 65 miles (105 kilometers) northwest of Austin, is expected to crest Tuesday morning at near-record levels. A flash flood warning is in effect, and…

Body recovered, rescue efforts underway as historic floods rush through Hill Country

Posted on October 16, 2018October 16, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

By Caleb Downs, mySanAntonio.com Updated 2:26 pm CDT, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 Texas Game Wardens have search and rescue teams conducting operations along the Llano River on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018. Texas Game Wardens have search and rescue teams conducting operations along the Llano River on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018. Photo: Texas Parks And Wildlife Department Texas Game Wardens have search and rescue teams conducting operations along the Llano River on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018. Texas…

Warnings and watches in the Hill Country

Posted on October 16, 2018October 16, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

From a heat index of 101 degrees to a wind chill at 38 degrees, a powerful cold front has chilled down all of Texas. Along with the cold air, rain has been around most of Monday and Flash Flood Watches and Warnings are up for the Hill Country. The Llano River at Llano has reached moderate flood stage and the Lower Colorado River Authority has opened floodgates at both Starcke and Wirtz Dams. If you live downstream…

As Austin Braces For Historic Flooding, Here Are 8 Ways To See What’s Ahead.

Posted on October 15, 2018October 18, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Persistent rains and historic flooding have moved through the Austin and the greater Central Texas area this week. To keep you up-to-date, we’ve collated a list of resources to turn to during severe weather. Google Crisis Map Google’s map can alert you to any weather-related warnings or watches in your area, as well as display public shelter locations. National Weather Service Radar And Emergency Website Check the map below for updates on low-water crossing closures…

Raising funds for sick kids

Posted on October 15, 2018October 15, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

FOX 26 Houston – Your thoughts may be on Halloween decorations and costumes since it’s October, but a local family already has their sights on making the holidays brighter for sick children. Now they’re hoping to get our community involved. Dr. Shawn Taher is a Chiropractor and owner of Body Balance Chiropractic. He’s on a mission to not only help “his” patients feel better, but also children in the hospital during Christmastime. That takes early…

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