"Friday and Saturday continue to look dry."
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**Official Harvey Thread** Updated Staff Warning on OP 1:50 p.m. 8/27
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Last: 6 yr ago by Patentmike
Why does law enforcement have to be dicks? Twice now I've driven up to the road block on sawdust near millbend in the woodlands (my house happens to be about 1/2 mile past this) and both times they have been jerks. I didn't complain when they told me I couldn't pass, I just wanted to ask them some questions and get a better idea where the flooding is (I.e. Did my house flood). Instead they answer with if I don't leave now they are going to give me a ticket.
Probably because they're going on very little sleep and everyone who drives up wants to ask them questions.
(Not being snarky, but I'm guessing that's the reason).
(Not being snarky, but I'm guessing that's the reason).
Just found out my aunt an uncle don't have flood insurance and currently have 2' of water in their house.
Just a thought on this - its a high stress situation, they're likely tired, and don't forget - they have families to worry about as well. It's no excuse, but I would trend towards letting it go. Bring them some water and food and tell them thanks for what they are doing - see how quickly their attitudes change with a little kindness.Goose06 said:
Why does law enforcement have to be dicks? Twice now I've driven up to the road block on sawdust near millbend in the woodlands (my house happens to be about 1/2 mile past this) and both times they have been jerks. I didn't complain when they told me I couldn't pass, I just wanted to ask them some questions and get a better idea where the flooding is (I.e. Did my house flood). Instead they answer with if I don't leave now they are going to give me a ticket.
We're south of Southfork and I believe everything is ok. northfork is flooded by Silvercrest Elementary, not sure if water has gotten in any of the houses or not. The Brazoria County website shows CR 90 as being closed from FM 518 to Bailey Rd.smango05 said:jonj101 said:98Ag99Grad said:
In Silverlake myself here in Pearland. Been raining all day but no street flooding for us. My parents live on the other side of 288 in Southgate and their streets are flooded but no water in the house.
I live in Southgate as well. Water is 2/3 of the way to the house with the streets completely flooded. Only reason I was able to get back from Costco earlier was because my truck is slightly lifted. This is the highest its been in this neighborhood from what I understand. The retention pond behind the neighborhood is full, and last I walked around to the lake it was about 1-2 feet of it left to surface.
The next 24 hours is going to determine if we get water in the house or not. With the current models being shown it looks like this thing is hovering over the city. If I gotta leave it sucks but its just stuff and replaceable. Only problem is idk which route to get north of the city to head towards Dallas.
A friend of mine just made it to 1314 from 99 and is taking that to 45. For anyone else looking at that route it was clear about an hour ago. He lost power in Kingwood and with the other pics posted in this thread it was a good time to leave.
Lets keep sharing info and updates as we can - all I'm seeing on the news at the moment is sensationalized rescues, and while I appreciate the volunteers out there, that is doing nothing for informational purposes.
How does the area around Southfork look?
Needs to speed up but still a good look with it staying easterly.
*coffee and doughnutsThe Catfish said:Just a thought on this - its a high stress situation, they're likely tired, and don't forget - they have families to worry about as well. It's no excuse, but I would trend towards letting it go. Bring them some water and food and tell them thanks for what they are doing - see how quickly their attitudes change with a little kindness.Goose06 said:
Why does law enforcement have to be dicks? Twice now I've driven up to the road block on sawdust near millbend in the woodlands (my house happens to be about 1/2 mile past this) and both times they have been jerks. I didn't complain when they told me I couldn't pass, I just wanted to ask them some questions and get a better idea where the flooding is (I.e. Did my house flood). Instead they answer with if I don't leave now they are going to give me a ticket.
Fire, thanks so much for the twin lakes update
Skillet Shot said:
Just found out my aunt an uncle don't have flood insurance and currently have 2' of water in their house.
If they're safe: have them call their insurance now to file the claim. It will be denied, but that's the pre-req for FEMA. Then call FEMA to get a claim number. Start today if possible. Reddit/r/Houston has a very informative thread on FEMA aid.
RangerRick9211 said:Skillet Shot said:
Just found out my aunt an uncle don't have flood insurance and currently have 2' of water in their house.
If they're safe: have them call their insurance now to file the claim. It will be denied, but that's the pre-req for FEMA. Then call FEMA to get a claim number. Start today if possible. Reddit/r/Houston has a very informative thread on FEMA aid.
Thanks! Found the link and passed along
if they're not in the 100yr flood plane (100yr) they'll qualify for gov. disaster relief from FEMA (most likely). If they are in the 100yr flood plane and didn't have insurance, then they are most likely out of luck.Skillet Shot said:
Just found out my aunt an uncle don't have flood insurance and currently have 2' of water in their house.
Latest fcst from work service:
Landfall shifting even farther east to Cameron, La.
Landfall shifting even farther east to Cameron, La.
Lost contact with my parents today. As of yesterday the yard was flooding but water had not yet entered the house. Their power must be out now because the answering machine doesn't pick up on the home phone. They are in Kingwood.
Kind of wishing I had gone down there when it was till passable.
Kind of wishing I had gone down there when it was till passable.
Channel 2 interview at twin oaks with sprinkler system on in the background.
Jeff Lindner talking on Channel 2 right now
?w=800&h=567From wunderground, huge blast of dry air shearing the storm as of 20 min ago. Maybe this is the kill shot.
Where in kingwood? Power is out south of kingwood drive. I'm north of kingwood drive and still ok. Back part of kingwood has been flooding as has Barrington and those other areas close to lake Houston.
agracer said:if they're not in the 100yr flood plane (100yr) they'll qualify for gov. disaster relief from FEMA (most likely). If they are in the 100yr flood plane and didn't have insurance, then they are most likely out of luck.Skillet Shot said:
Just found out my aunt an uncle don't have flood insurance and currently have 2' of water in their house.
So if this is the case, have I been wasting money on flood insurance? I guess what I'm asking is if there's a difference between having it and not having it when you're outside the 500 year? Especially since it's all through FEMA.
Someone on Wunderground said with this much shear you could theoretically see the storm split and leave enough residual in the gulf to re-form and come back next week. It's still a T-S at this point. JFC
Never know if the wunderground posters are actual pros or just internet people so take that FWIW
Never know if the wunderground posters are actual pros or just internet people so take that FWIW
Think there are a lot more of the latter, and unfortunately seems like a lot of them secretly enjoy dreaming out these worst case scenarios.culdeus said:
Someone on Wunderground said with this much shear you could theoretically see the storm split and leave enough residual in the gulf to re-form and come back next week. It's still a T-S at this point. JFC
Never know if the wunderground posters are actual pros or just internet people so take that FWIW
i suspect there will be two components. One being FEMA and the other being your individual coverage. You will be able to fill all the gaps while those getting FEMA will probably not get as much. Just a hunch.agdaddy04 said:agracer said:if they're not in the 100yr flood plane (100yr) they'll qualify for gov. disaster relief from FEMA (most likely). If they are in the 100yr flood plane and didn't have insurance, then they are most likely out of luck.Skillet Shot said:
Just found out my aunt an uncle don't have flood insurance and currently have 2' of water in their house.
So if this is the case, have I been wasting money on flood insurance? I guess what I'm asking is if there's a difference between having it and not having it when you're outside the 500 year? Especially since it's all through FEMA.
Disaster relief from FEMA will average in the 2-3000 bucks, and most of that is in-kind type donations like dropping off and maintaining a portable toilet for you.agracer said:if they're not in the 100yr flood plane (100yr) they'll qualify for gov. disaster relief from FEMA (most likely). If they are in the 100yr flood plane and didn't have insurance, then they are most likely out of luck.Skillet Shot said:
Just found out my aunt an uncle don't have flood insurance and currently have 2' of water in their house.
People think FEMA just rains money on people and it just isn't true. They have the ability to go up to a max of 28k per claim, but it nearly never happens. And just assuming someone can get the 28k that's chump change. Obama tried to raise the cap to 35k but it didn't happen, this bill can be brought back but needs 60 votes in the senate.
28 or 35k who cares, this will require foreclosure of many properties I'm afraid. Drop your key off at the bank, and rent for 7 years and get back into a house.
This is why everyone is shorting banks in the stock market, banks take the biggest hit of all in these things.
Thanks! Our daycare is on 90.
culdeus said:
From wunderground, huge blast of dry air shearing the storm as of 20 min ago. Maybe this is the kill shot.
This pic is kinda turning me on right now.
The American WX forums have a lot more actual pros if you're interested in following over there.Pabby said:Think there are a lot more of the latter, and unfortunately seems like a lot of them secretly enjoy dreaming out these worst case scenarios.culdeus said:
Someone on Wunderground said with this much shear you could theoretically see the storm split and leave enough residual in the gulf to re-form and come back next week. It's still a T-S at this point. JFC
Never know if the wunderground posters are actual pros or just internet people so take that FWIW
Looks like a Mortal Kombat style upper cutculdeus said:
From wunderground, huge blast of dry air shearing the storm as of 20 min ago. Maybe this is the kill shot.
Gator03 said:
Probably because they're going on very little sleep and everyone who drives up wants to ask them questions.
(Not being snarky, but I'm guessing that's the reason).
I'm sure it plays a big role and I'm sure other residents are getting pissed at the so they take it out on innocent folks like myself. What really bothers me is the guy could have told me to take Glen Loch and instead he refused to have a conversation. Almost all of the roads off sawdust are reachable if you come from the right direction (at least between millbend and glen Loch). I figured this out myself by driving around, but I don't see why that wouldn't be his first comment to people.
probably some national RE investors licking their chomps....culdeus said:Disaster relief from FEMA will average in the 2-3000 bucks, and most of that is in-kind type donations like dropping off and maintaining a portable toilet for you.agracer said:if they're not in the 100yr flood plane (100yr) they'll qualify for gov. disaster relief from FEMA (most likely). If they are in the 100yr flood plane and didn't have insurance, then they are most likely out of luck.Skillet Shot said:
Just found out my aunt an uncle don't have flood insurance and currently have 2' of water in their house.
People think FEMA just rains money on people and it just isn't true. They have the ability to go up to a max of 28k per claim, but it nearly never happens. And just assuming someone can get the 28k that's chump change. Obama tried to raise the cap to 35k but it didn't happen, this bill can be brought back but needs 60 votes in the senate.
28 or 35k who cares, this will require foreclosure of many properties I'm afraid. Drop your key off at the bank, and rent for 7 years and get back into a house.
This is why everyone is shorting banks in the stock market, banks take the biggest hit of all in these things.
looks like an uppercut to the chin of harveyculdeus said:
From wunderground, huge blast of dry air shearing the storm as of 20 min ago. Maybe this is the kill shot.
Jeff Lindner, Class of '04. Flood Control Hero!
He's actually a meteorologist.
He's actually a meteorologist.
No worries, we'll be over that way this morning at some point. With addicks up 2 feet from last night I would bet some of the lower houses got water but hopefully you guys are ok.
It was the 2nd costliest storm in history, surpassed only by Katrina. $75b. 3rd is Ike and half that amount.third coast.. said:
Meanwhile during sandy, all you heard for days and weeks was about how terrible it was and that it was some cataclysmic event.
It's not like that was unwarranted.