[rdcbn1]

An upgraded flood warning system would have been nice to have but probably would have made little difference

There were warnings in place that should have put people on notice to evacuate to higher ground or to have someone stay up during the night to monitor the situation

Kerr was hit with so much rain so fast that people had little time to respond by the time the flood sensors showed flash flood waters were on the way

[VAFreedom]

Kerr County residents did not want federal funding that could’ve been spent on flood sirens because the money came from a Democratic admin

https://legacy.co.kerr.tx.us/commcrt/minutes/2021/110821%28CC%29.txt

[Liberty Valance]

"An upgraded flood warning system would have been nice to have but probably would have made little difference"

That is correct. This rise of water was at the north fork of the Guadalupe at about 1:30 am. It rose fast downstream by 4 am when the county was asleep. A tragedy that happens about every 50 years. The thunder and lightning woke me up about 3:30. Natl Weather Service alerts began shortly thereafter on my phone. I live about a mile from the river in Kerrville. Got 3" of rain in the gauge from that downpour but no flooding of the streets near me.

[MayflowerMadam]

“An upgraded flood warning system would have been nice to have but probably would have made little difference”

I’ve heard a couple of weather gurus say the same thing. Rain was too much and too fast. There was no hope.

Maybe building and zoning codes will have to be revisited.