Texas Flood Survivor Recounts Terrifying Ordeal Clinging to a Tree

Waking to the Flood

• 💡 Woke up in the middle of the night to the sound of water, initially mistaking it for rain.
• 🏠 Discovered the bed and nightstand were floating, with water already above head height.

Swept Away and Survival

• 🌊 Water rose rapidly, sucking the survivor out through the kitchen and back door into the dark floodwaters.
• 🌳 Clung to a tree for survival as the water continued to rise, eventually moving to a wall.
• 💬 Engaged in a conversation with God, expressing a desire to live and help others.
• 🌲 Was swept into another tree and held on until sunrise when the fire department arrived.

Rescue and Aftermath

• 🆘 Rescued by volunteer firefighters, having lost everything except underwear and a t-shirt.
• 🙏 Found solace and strength in prayer, attributing survival to faith and a connection to God.
• 🤝 Received borrowed clothes from a church and immediately began checking on neighbors.

Message of Faith and Community

• 💔 Expressed heartfelt sympathy for those grieving losses in the community.
• ⛰️ Emphasized the importance of keeping faith and praying, as these were the sole reasons for survival.
• ❤️ Encouraged love for family and friends, stating that while possessions were lost, faith remained.