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The town was the site of a devastating flash flood on Memorial Day weekend in 2015. Now, 10 years later, the town has rebuilt with such floods in mind — but still feels the emotional effects.
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The first State Flood Plan, published last year, identified $54 billion in flood mitigation, warning and data needs. The state has awarded around $660 million since the plan was published, with a special legislative session coming.
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Near Loop 410 and Perrin Beitel on the Northeast Side, a wall of water swept more than a dozen vehicles into Beitel Creek — killing 11 of the 13 victims. The other two victims were found in separate flood-affected areas: near Leon Creek/Highway 90 and several miles upstream.
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Also, organizers continued to prepare a vigil to remember the victims on Wednesday. The entire community was invited to attend from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at 5819 NW Loop 410.
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If you're worried about flooding this hurricane season, here are some ways to harden your home with flooding and climate change in mind.
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Salado Creek feeds Beitel Creek on the city's Northeast Side
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Severe storms dumped more than half a year’s worth of rain onto parts of the Rio Grande Valley last week.
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The National Weather Service forecast includes more rain every day this week.
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Today's rains may overwhelm lower water crossings throughout the area and endanger motorists.
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Even after storms lose their hurricane status and head far inland, they can still cause dangerous floods. Storms like Beryl pose risks far from the coast, even in Canada.