Retired Weather Expert: Deadly Hill Country Flooding Was 'Inevitable'

Inevitable Flooding at Camp Mystic

• 🎯 A retired meteorologist, Jeff Evans, who spent 34 years with the National Weather Service, stated that the deadly flooding along the Guadalupe River was inevitable.
• ⚠️ Evans described Camp Mystic as a 'ticking time bomb' due to its location and the terrain where creeks converged, making a severe flood event only a matter of time.
• 📜 Historical flood damage headlines dating back to 1932 and a recent hazard mitigation plan predicted flood events for the area, highlighting a long-standing risk.

Communication and Protocols

• 💬 Evans believes the National Weather Service warnings on July 4th were timely and should have prompted effective evacuations.
• ❓ Questions arise regarding the disaster protocols in place and whether they were followed.
• 📄 State inspection reports for Camp Mystic over the past 5 years indicate it had a required emergency plan, but the state does not retain copies.

Alert System Failures

• 🚨 Records show that Kerr County did not send out any public alerts on July 4th, the day of the flooding.
• ⏳ The county's Code Red alert system for evacuations was not utilized until July 6th, two days after the devastating flood event.
• 🔍 The lack of timely alerts raises significant questions surrounding the disaster response and tragedy.