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marble falls

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3. Nah, not me. These low waters are dangerous. If the water is as high as the rubber on one's tire, it's too deep ...

Reply to malaise (Reply #1)

Sat Jul 5, 2025, 03:01 PM

Jul 2025

... and people find out the hard way out here every year. The gov quit guaranteeing insurance, finally stopped replacing or allowing the replacing of houses that get washed out multiple times over the years.

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City just called, we've been told there is a high water shelter at the middle school ... [View all] marble falls Jul 2025 OP

Stay safe malaise Jul 2025 #1

Nah, not me. These low waters are dangerous. If the water is as high as the rubber on one's tire, it's too deep ... marble falls Jul 2025 #3

Texas? BoRaGard Jul 2025 #2

Sorry, yes, Marble Falls, in central Texas, the Hill Country. marble falls Jul 2025 #4

Thank you. May all be safe. BoRaGard Jul 2025 #5

You're a little NW of me (nw Austin). ananda Jul 2025 #6

It crested out at around 12'. It didn't scour out the grass this time. Out little dike worked. we weren't trying to ... marble falls Jul 2025 #20

stay safe moonshinegnomie Jul 2025 #7

Be safe, marble falls democrank Jul 2025 #8

We're good, but lots aren't. marble falls Jul 2025 #21

Be safe. I hope the kids are found alive mountain grammy Jul 2025 #9

Stay safe. I'm so sorry you have to worry about this. highplainsdem Jul 2025 #10

Will be thinking of you, please stay safe. HeartsCanHope Jul 2025 #11

Are you close to Joppa Bridge? Just found this on Twitter: highplainsdem Jul 2025 #12

I'm confident your experience and judgment will see you through. Paladin Jul 2025 #13

Stay safe, marble falls! sheshe2 Jul 2025 #14

Safety is #1 orangecrush Jul 2025 #15

Stay safe. Joinfortmill Jul 2025 #16

Please stay safe MF Trailrider1951 Jul 2025 #17

There ia serious road damage MerryBlooms Jul 2025 #18

Daily Tribune flood updates: highplainsdem Jul 2025 #19