2016 Flooding in Texas

Prayers go out to all of the people and animals dealing with the flooding and Mother nature in Texas the last week or so.  Heartbreaking.   I lived in Napa, CA when we had a big flood (The Napa River flood of 1986 is considered by many to be the worst flood experienced by Napa, California during the 20th century. 7,000 people were evacuated, 250 homes were destroyed, 3 people died and damages totaled $100 million) and it devastated many areas.

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   I also saw my Grandfather go through the flooding in Gainsville, Texas many many years ago and he did rebuild, but it took a while.  As well as the zoo having to move animals.  
GAINESVILLE, Texas -- Torrential downpours Monday caused flooding in areas across Cooke County,




Prayers to all in Texas in 2016

A sign outside the Hitching Post warns of high water to come Friday, June 3, 2016 in Holiday Lakes.

A woman and a girl travel through the flooded town of Booth, Texas on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Residents and local wildlife could be seen attempting to flee the rising flood waters.

Two fawn deer walk through flood water off FM 1462 to try to escape the rising Brazos River Friday, June 3, 2016 in Rosharon.

This map from the National Weather Service shows just how much rain has fallen on the Houston area in the past 60 days. Some of the hardest hit areas northwest of the city have seen upwards of 45 inches, much 

Cowboys work to rescue a herd of cattle from a flooded field as the Brazos River overflows its banks Saturday, June 4, 2016 near Chenango.

Boaters drive alongside FM 1462 as the Brazos River floods Saturday, June 4, 2016 in Rosharon.

Homes sit under flood water along the Brazos River Saturday, June 4, 2016.

A home is surrounded by flood waters from the Brazos River Saturday, June 4, 2016.

A home is surrounded by flood waters from the Brazos River Saturday, June 4, 2016 in Rosharon.

A lone armadillo moves across a flooded roadway in Booth, Texas on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Rising waters forced residents to evacuate their homes and buildings.

A fawn stands in flood water as it passes over a road Saturday, June 4, 2016 in Rosharon.