Flood

Improved flood gauge sensors and proactive alerts to first responders are also in the works.

Gina Ortiz Jones spoke about the flood control expenses at a special city council session last week.

Hundreds of family photos are being restored by the Austin Disaster Relief Network. But for many people affected by the floods, the majority of their personal possessions are still missing.

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.

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.

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.

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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Salado Creek feeds Beitel Creek on the city's Northeast Side

Severe storms dumped more than half a year’s worth of rain onto parts of the Rio Grande Valley last week.