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12-07-2025
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'Heartbreaking': Flood leaves San Angelo community in ruins. See photos of the damage
A record 14 inches of rainfall early on the Fourth of July morning left many residents in San Angelo and Tom Green County evacuating their homes in a scramble to safety. From north of Loop 306 to FM Road 2105 along North Chadbourne Street saw slow rising flooding from the initial rainfall. Homes and buildings were submerged in waters as deep as 15 feet in some places. Due to the slower drainage on the north side of town, combined with the historic rainfall amount, the overflow water surged southeast down the San Angelo east draw. The water from the draw flowed quickly, submerging the highway below the Bell Street overpass and engulfing multiple cars and a fire truck. More: Waking up to disaster: How San Angelo is weathering a flood. What happened and what now? The flowing water increased in intensity through the San Angelo east draw and down Bell Street and Pulliam Street, sweeping away cars and homes along with other large debris. The water continued flowing southeast, damaging structures and flooding streets as far west as North Pope Street and as far east as Goodfellow Air Force Base. Damage from the flooding was reported as far south as the South Concho River near the Texas Bank Sports Complex. This article originally appeared on San Angelo Standard-Times: Texas flood leaves San Angelo community in ruins. See photos
Yahoo
12-07-2025
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'Heartbreaking': Flood leaves San Angelo community in ruins. See photos of the damage
A record 14 inches of rainfall early on the Fourth of July morning left many residents in San Angelo and Tom Green County evacuating their homes in a scramble to safety. From north of Loop 306 to FM Road 2105 along North Chadbourne Street saw slow rising flooding from the initial rainfall. Homes and buildings were submerged in waters as deep as 15 feet in some places. Due to the slower drainage on the north side of town, combined with the historic rainfall amount, the overflow water surged southeast down the San Angelo east draw. The water from the draw flowed quickly, submerging the highway below the Bell Street overpass and engulfing multiple cars and a fire truck. More: Waking up to disaster: How San Angelo is weathering a flood. What happened and what now? The flowing water increased in intensity through the San Angelo east draw and down Bell Street and Pulliam Street, sweeping away cars and homes along with other large debris. The water continued flowing southeast, damaging structures and flooding streets as far west as North Pope Street and as far east as Goodfellow Air Force Base. Damage from the flooding was reported as far south as the South Concho River near the Texas Bank Sports Complex. This article originally appeared on San Angelo Standard-Times: Texas flood leaves San Angelo community in ruins. See photos
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Independence Day's 14-inch rainfall swamps city, county and region in record flood
(This story was updated to add photos.) Describing Independence Day's early morning rainfall over Tom Green County as 'historic," county Judge Lane Carter asked everyone in the county and region to be vigilant for the possibility of more flooding through the day. 'We don't know what those numbers will be, but we can see waters rising in the interior and south of town,' he said during a Friday morning press conference. 'Always be aware of where you are driving, where you live, to ensure those waters are not going to negatively affect citizens not being affected at this time because there is a potential for that later.' Heavy rains that fell in Thursday's evening hours in Abilene moved south after midnight to fall in north Tom Green County. Stephen Harrison with the National Weather Service Office in San Angelo said by phone that the rain there began at 12:24 a.m. Friday with the heaviest in Grape Creek about 7 miles northwest of San Angelo. 'There was a rainfall amount of 14 inches in Grape Creek,' he said, adding that in nearby Wall, 9 inches of rain were recorded. For San Angelo, it broke the 1981 July 4 rainfall record of 2.31 inches. Harrison said the potential for more rain will continue Friday into Saturday but falling more toward the Hill Country. By Monday, skies should be clear. San Angelo Police Chief Travis Griffith asked everyone to pray for their community, saying recovery efforts were far from over. 'We still have a lot of people we are going to be looking for and checking,' he said. 'Also, if you are in a flooded area and you have left, please contact the San Angelo Police Department to make sure we know you are okay.' Police officers, firefighters, county deputies, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers and others have coordinated their response. Griffith provided the police department's phone number, 325-657-4315, for those who have left their homes to call. 'We are going to be doing active door-to-door searches in several parts of town,' he said. DPS Sgt. Justin Baker restated the cautions regarding the storm and the dangers from it not having yet passed. 'Water is very deceiving. It can look like it's not moving, but underneath, very fast currents (can) sweep you away,' he said. 'Some roadways might be open, but that can change. As more water is pushing through, as any structures break, you'll find more flooding in areas that didn't have flooding before.' Harrison explained how runoff from heavy rain can sweep through and flood an area long after skies have cleared. 'It could be sunny, and you could still come across flooded roads,' he said. 'If you do come across one you want to turn around, don't drown.' Abilene experienced the effects of runoff flooding during the July 4, 2002, rain event that brought 6 inches to the city but significantly more to Buffalo Gap. Though the rains had cleared by mid-day, residents in heavily flooded Buffalo Gap accurately predicted the inundation surrounding them would arrive in the Key City withing the next eight hours. Over 600 homes were damaged, and the city was declared a National Disaster area by the time it was over. In San Angelo, Griffith said the rain began to pick up by 2 a.m. Friday. But at 5 a.m., the situation changed dramatically when for the next hour, 911 dispatchers received over 100 calls for water rescue assistance. Lane first heard about flooding at 5 a.m. near the area of FM Road 2105 and U.S. Highway 87 on the north side of San Angelo. 'I received a phone call informing me of multiple water rescues being performed by our (volunteer fire departments) on the north side of the county,' he said. 'At that time, we established a temporary shelter here at the Texas AgriLife Center out here north of Highway 87 where it formed as our incident command center and a shelter for those being affected.' As the rate of rescue calls increased, Griffith said city dump trucks were drafted into use as transports while citizens volunteered boats to assist first responders. According to him, the water was so high in some places that residents were being rescued from attics and atop roofs. Buses from the Tom Green County Jail and San Angelo ISD were pressed into service to transport the rescued back to the Texas AgriLife Center. Multiple rescues also began taking place within the city itself as the floodwaters began moving through and the rain continued. 'We saw countless times deputies, troopers, police officers and firemen putting their lives on the line to save people,' Griffith said. 'I am so thankful for our people.' Lane said they were in the process of drafting a formal disaster declaration. 'We will be signing that as both county and city and submitting that to the office of the governor,' he said. He urged those who have been impacted by the storm to document any damage. Those pictures and testimonials can be used to highlight the financial impact on the community and provide a reference point for any relief funding. San Angelo Mayor Tom Thompson praised the response and said there was still plenty of work left to do. 'All the assets that have been organized and put together have just been outstanding,' he said. He and others implored residents not affected by flooding to stay away from those neighborhoods. 'If you don't need to go somewhere, please don't. Please stay in place,' Thompson said. 'When you drive through neighborhoods, the water you (displace) pushes up into the houses. I want everyone to stay in place just as long as they can.' He said garbage trucks from Republic Services will be available for clearing debris Friday once their trucks' yard clears of water. 'They are bringing in resources from around the state and are going to be full-steam tomorrow getting wherever they can,' he said. 'We are going to close the landfill. It will be only open to Republican Services trucks.' PaulAnn Church at 2531 Smith Blvd. has been established as the new command center and hub for relief information and supplies. The mayor said a second press conference from the church was scheduled for later in the day at 5 p.m. Friday. For transportation to the church, Thompson advised calling the Concho Valley Transit Authority at 325-234-0251. Those wishing to volunteer should reach out to the United Way of the Concho Valley, which is coordinating those efforts at 325-949-3716. Friday's fireworks show over Lake Nasworthy was rescheduled for Saturday evening. A flood warning remains in effect until 9 p.m. Friday for Tom Green and Coke counties, as well as other portions of west central Texas, according to the weather service. For the Big Country, areas between Nolan and Callahan counties, as well as between Brown and Coke counties, a flood watch was in effect until 7 p.m. Friday. With waters both receding and flooding as runoff continues, Baker suggested all motorists visit for the latest road conditions in the region and across the state. 'We encourage people to stay home and stay safe,' Carter said. More: At least 13 dead as officials rush to save lives following floods in Texas' Guadalupe River: Updates More: San Angelo family loses second daughter to Huntington's disease: Here's how to help This article originally appeared on Abilene Reporter-News: Hearts and a 44-year record break with 14-inch July 4 rainfall
Yahoo
08-07-2025
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- Yahoo
What to know about getting help after the flood, making donations in San Angelo area
An Independence Day flood hit amid a record-breaking rainfall and left 30,000 people affected across San Angelo and Tom Green County, officials said. After over 14 inches of rain, flood victims are left without clothes, cars and even homes. Are you looking for assistance in the wake of the flood, or would you like to donate? Here's how. If you would like to make a monetary donation, the San Angelo Area Foundation has set up a disaster relief fund that can be found on the nonprofit organization's website. If you have been impacted by the flood and need assistance, the SAAF asks that you document damages by going to PaulAnn Church at 2531 Smith Blvd. has been established as the new command center and hub for relief information and supplies. The church is open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday and will have the Concho Valley Community Action Agency on-site doing intake for those who need a shelter voucher. "As of right now we are not in need of more volunteers," the church said on Facebook Saturday morning. "Please message us if you would like your name to be added to our volunteer list. We will contact you as needs arise." St. Margaret's Catholic Church at 2619 Era St. has its doors open to those displaced from the flood. People can donate food, water and clothes. Resources will be distributed as needed. Concho Valley Turning Point is accepting donations of water, nonperishable food and clothes at the warehouse located at 2400 S Hill Street from noon-5 p.m. Saturday. "2-1-1 has been updated with all available resources so please call them if you need additional resources," representatives of the nonprofit organization point stated. City Limits is accepting donations of bottled water, nonperishable food, hygiene items, diapers and wipes, first aid supplies, clothing and blankets at 4205 S Bryant Blvd. Did we miss something? Email the details to More: Historic rainfall leads to devastating flooding in San Angelo on Fourth of July More: Independence Day's 14-inch rainfall swamps city, county and region in record flood (This story has been updated to add a photo.) This article originally appeared on San Angelo Standard-Times: San Angelo area flooding: Where to get help, or donate to victims
The Independent
08-07-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Residents cling to rope as Texas floodwater surges around them
Watch as residents in Texas are rescued while clinging to a rope as floodwaters surge past them. Devastating flash floods struck central Texas over the 4th of July weekend, primarily affecting the San Antonio and Austin areas, with significant flooding reported around the Guadalupe and Colorado Rivers. Footage captures the dramatic rescue efforts in Tom Green County, near San Angelo, on Friday (4 July), as locals fed a rope to residents caught in a powerful current. A group of people wearing life jackets can be seen pulling a trapped resident from the water as onlookers shout: 'Pull!' At least 104 people have been killed following the torrential downpours.
