General Discussion

timeline of NWS warning that the MAGA morons in kerr county ignored


Early Week: NWS offices (San Antonio & Austin) flagged heavy rain potential by Sunday, extending alerts through Wednesday.

By Tuesday–Wednesday: Messaging mentioned Thursday flood risk.Thursday: Flood watches were issued. By late afternoon, a “Slight Risk” of excessive rain (WPC 2/4) was highlighted—which in hindsight may have underplayed the potential.

How Did the Weather Models Perform? HRRR: Wednesday night runs showed 7–9" bullseyes; by Thursday morning, projected 10–13" and later up to 20" in key flash-flood zones.

HREF: Also signaled >10? potential early Thursday using probability-matched mean—providing solid foresight for forecasters

flash Flood Warnings kicked off just before midnight Friday as rain rates exceeded 3–4"/hr.Flash Flood Emergencies were declared around 4 AM Friday in Kerrville and near San Angelo as over 10" fell



the NWS issued a flood warning at about 1:15. it wasnt until 4 hours later that the police told people to evacuate. it was 2 hours after that before the city of kerrville did the same.

In addition the camps that wer destroyed have been around for 100 years but are located in the highest flood risk zone according to FEMA flood maps.

the people who ran the camp and the local officials should be held personally responsible. this is more incomptence by texas officials just like in Uvalde.

In addition thanks to DOGE the NWS office has fewer meteorologists on staff than normal.


10 years there was a similar catastrophic flood south of austin. but the state despite running a huge budget surplus hasnt bothered to install flood warning sirens along the river..... they would rather go after LGBTQ and the poor.....and once again people died due to their incompetence