jestep Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 We finally got some pictures of our golf course on onion creek. The river rose 40ft which is the all time record. About half the year it's so small you can jump across it in many places. These pictures aren't from the exact same spot but pretty close. The original one would be about 30ft under water. Before: After: From a little further back, same hole though. There's a green right near the bottom of this picture, 20 - 30 ft underwater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 ENDTIMES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Anyone heard from Clint and know if he's ok? I know one of our good friends' house in Onion Creek is a complete loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 I talked to him. He's fine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 I talked to him. He's fine. Well, as fine as Clint can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Oh he's fine alright. Foine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 He lives on the east side of IH35, so he shld be alright. Sent from my MB865 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share Posted November 4, 2013 Not sure where he's located at but this is about 1/2 mile east of 35 between Onion Creek and Slaughter Creek overpass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nwehrman Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 This flood is catastrophic to some but did nothing to others. I have a house on the east side of Kyle that flooded. Highest the water has ever been since 1986. We may end up eventually loosing the house .... It has structural integrity problems (pier and beam house - that was a floating island getaway for while) and have to wait on insurance company to send an engineer - as soon as they can. But truthfully who knows when that will be. The bridge near our house still has water over it.... Nicole Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 NOOOOOOO. I'm assuming that your family is ok, but to keep things reef topical, how did your tanks fare ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planeden Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 This flood is catastrophic to some but did nothing to others. I have a house on the east side of Kyle that flooded. Highest the water has ever been since 1986. We may end up eventually loosing the house .... It has structural integrity problems (pier and beam house - that was a floating island getaway for while) and have to wait on insurance company to send an engineer - as soon as they can. But truthfully who knows when that will be. The bridge near our house still has water over it....NicoleSent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Oh no. Sorry for your...everything NOOOOOOO. I'm assuming that your family is ok, but to keep things reef topical, how did your tanks fare ? S'ok, it's in the off topic section. Doesn't have to be reefy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nwehrman Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 We actually currently do not live there so that is good. However we do have renters who did so that is a whole different ball game. Every fence on our property is pretty much gone - and not covered by insurance, our asphalt driveway also. They also do not cover anything outside of the four house walls-- so were just screwed on all of that. It's overwhelming to think about. We also had a foot of water in our barn which is also not covered - learning a lot about fine print!! The insurance covers 16 sq feet of decking... Seriously debating tearing the house down -it's our first house so this is very emotional. The renters were planning on purchasing next year - and are now bankrupt and running .... They ran a wedding business and stored everything on covered carport and it washed away. So they are a wreck also. On another note the Tank looks great - slightly hard to see due to the light getting left on during all this and the algae growing up on glass but the sea hare made a pass by so I came see some... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nwehrman Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 We moved out two years ago due to my father in law having Ahlzheimers and needing a caretaker -- been a rough two years! I'm just thankful we are all ok - and no lives were lost! Although one of our renters did nearly drown trying to get from barn back to house during the storm, to rescue his dog he left in the house. And all the livestock on the property is still there albeit on a tiny portion of the 30 acres but all alive and well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ct67stang Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Thats terrible! you and your renters pull through this tough time I wish nothing but the best for yall. Sent from my MB855 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishypets Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 What there is another reefer in Onion Creek? Wish I'd would have known sooner. Here are some pictures from the golf course three weeks ago after the first flood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 What there is another reefer in Onion Creek? Wish I'd would have known sooner. Here are some pictures from the golf course three weeks ago after the first flood. We were out there Sunday before the second flood as well. I've never seen the river as high as Sunday. I would bet that once the water resides, #4, #5, #6, and #7 on the Original are going to be a complete loss. The greens on #5 and #6 were already almost completely totaled. Add that to #3 on the North and probably #16 North. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 We actually currently do not live there so that is good. However we do have renters who did so that is a whole different ball game. Every fence on our property is pretty much gone - and not covered by insurance, our asphalt driveway also. They also do not cover anything outside of the four house walls-- so were just screwed on all of that. It's overwhelming to think about. We also had a foot of water in our barn which is also not covered - learning a lot about fine print!! The insurance covers 16 sq feet of decking... Seriously debating tearing the house down -it's our first house so this is very emotional. The renters were planning on purchasing next year - and are now bankrupt and running .... They ran a wedding business and stored everything on covered carport and it washed away. So they are a wreck also. That's terrible. I'm assuming they didn't have or their insurance didn't cover their belongings. I heard the water went up so fast that most people barely got out of their houses, some got stuck in attics and on their roofs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 Here's one green from the first flood. I can almost guarantee this green is completely gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nwehrman Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 The water did come up that quickly! They thought they had flood insurance ... We stressed how important it was but apparently they didn't listen. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nwehrman Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Creek in front of our house - 6 days later - one of the few closed roads still Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nwehrman Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Blanco River already starting to receed at 8 am - less than 1/4 mile from my current house Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 The friend of ours whose house flooded (Bonnie) has been told that all of the debris on her property must be bagged and moved to the curb by this Friday. For anyone interested in helping out tomorrow, please put on your work clothes, work gloves, and boots and meet at her house @ 4:30pm Weds to pitch in. Heavy-duty trash bags, shovels, and water for workers are all needed. The address is 11238 Pinehurst, Austin, it's the Onion Creek subdivision. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainK Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Wow I played onion creek a few times this summer. Was curious if it was going to hold up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted November 15, 2013 Author Share Posted November 15, 2013 Wow I played onion creek a few times this summer. Was curious if it was going to hold up... Right now course is still closed. They are trying to get North front 9 open. Original front 9 is mostly destroyed, 1 year+ repair on that one. North back 9 is less damaged but a long way from reopening. They estimated more than $5M in damage to the course and they lost more than $1M in equipment like tractors and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 My brother went last weekend and shot this picture: Well over 40 feed off the current river level. There were also several trees with bicycles and debris that are going to be nearly impossible to remove. Not to downplay the severity of the flood, but I'm amazed there wasn't more damage to the neighborhood considering how crazy an amount of water this was. Only 15 houses were considered completely destroyed, but still more than 250 were severely damaged. Hopefully people are getting their lives back together, although I'm sure that bridge is going to be out of commission for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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