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Wordless Wednesday…That’s a Lot of Water

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Wordless Wednesday…That’s a Lot of Water

 

We were still living in Florida when Hurricane Harvey caused devastating floods in Houston and surrounding areas. I was glued to the Houston news apps watching it for days. 

Cypress Creek runs along Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve and I’d always wondered how high the waters reached. 

 


The red arrow shows how high the waters reached from

Hurricane Harvey.

 

Recently we met someone who volunteers at the Preserve and he showed us just how high the waters rose. 

 

I used an app to illustrate the rise in the water. 

 

Because of Houston’s clay soil, water does not easily drain. The many bayous are supposed to help carry the water to Buffalo Bayou and then out to the Gulf. 

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Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Kathy,

Wow!  I lived in Houston when Carla came through.  I remember being without power for a week.  The floodwater came to the steps of our house.  We were lucky.

May 11, 2022 07:08 AM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

Yes water, water, everywhere.  Though the high desert doesn't have much of water, until it rains and then the washes can easily move cars if the driver is unaware of the force of water. We encourage sellers and buyers to confirm if there are EPA flood plains on or near the property as flood insurance is very expensive. Good morning as well.

May 11, 2022 07:12 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Kathy,
We have a lot of hills and canyons in my area. I've always been very selective about where I've purchased property for that very reason.

May 11, 2022 09:03 AM
Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
Superior Service!

Yeah, I remember the days of flash floods here in Las Vegas. a looooooong time ago.

May 11, 2022 09:55 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

I remember watching the news about Hurricane Harvey and the levels of water were astounding. We have water issues in PHX during the monsoon season and there were a few times we were almost flooded out on 3 sides. After the last one we had an extensive gutter system installed to carry the water away from the backyard.  Our roof is very high and the it looked like a hurricane out back - and not much in the front yard, which was weird at first.  Now it's all evened out and we haven't had any issues for years.  I pray that holds true for you guys and us as well!

May 11, 2022 10:11 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Wow Kathy, that is a lot of water to handle, hope it was put to good use for people that want water, like Denver!

May 11, 2022 12:26 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi Kathy - that is very scary looking to me.  I am concerned about floods in Florida and New York.

May 11, 2022 12:47 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy looks like people could have gone swimming in that building.

May 11, 2022 01:22 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

I have seen many a flood in the Houston Metro. It is not fun with all that traffic.

May 11, 2022 01:42 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

My grandson was attending Rice University when Harvey hit.  I worried about him, but the campus apparently was mostly spared.

May 11, 2022 01:48 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Kathy, on having this blog FEATURED in the PHOTOS group!

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May 11, 2022 01:56 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

When in doubt always look to the high ground and always the higher side of the street

May 11, 2022 03:41 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Wayne Martin Since Harvey, the flood control district has stepped up their efforts (I hope)

Nina Hollander, Broker in Florida we had to worry about the winds from hurricanes but here the concern is more over rising waters. 

May 11, 2022 04:20 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Kat Palmiotti I wish that I'd had a drone that I could have flown over the area during Harvey. 

Brian England I can't imagine going through that. My brother couldn't get out of his neighborhood. 

May 11, 2022 04:56 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

So true Roy Kelley Hurricane Harvey was an unusual occurrence. 

Sheri Sperry - MCNE® I remember Carla too. I remember rain coming down in sheets at an angle. I can't remember losing power but I remember one of the hurricanes when I was older ...I think it was Alicia...and it knocked out a marina at Lake Conroe. b


May 11, 2022 05:00 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Leanne Smith for sure...always check about the need for flood insurance. Houston has a lot of bayous and creeks so there's water all around. 

Carol Williams We lived on a canal a block over from the Intracoastal but thankfully, Florida's sandy soil made it easier for the rains to drain. 

May 11, 2022 05:09 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Rocky Dickerson those are really scary....no warning!!

Anna Banana Kruchten CRS, Phoenix Broker yikes. I forget that AZ has monsoons. From what I've read, the issue here with Harvey was that the system stalled over Houston. I told Larry that we probably should have kept a few of our kayaks!  Fingers crossed that we don't experience that. 

May 11, 2022 05:19 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

I pray you don't Kathy and us too!

May 11, 2022 09:19 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Will Hamm wouldn't that have been nice. I'm glad we have 2 stories. 

Grant Schneider in all the years we were in FL, we never had any flooding. The winds from a hurricane are a bigger issue. 

May 11, 2022 05:21 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

George Souto I do wonder what happened to the gator I'd heard was in that creek. Wonder if he floated away??

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty we avoid Houston proper when we can. The traffic has not gotten any better. 

May 11, 2022 05:23 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Myrl Jeffcoat wow, I didn't realize he was here for that. I'm glad the area around Rice didn't flood. I bet you were worried. Thank you for the feature in your group. 

Ed Silva my brother's neighborhood flooded but his house was fine. He credits  Larry with that because he built his house. 


May 11, 2022 05:27 PM
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