Texas Resident Recounts Terrifying Flood Escape and Rescue

Harrowing Flood Experience

• 💡 Barry Adelman describes being woken by a family friend warning of rapidly rising floodwaters that had already submerged the first floor of his home.
• ⚠️ He recounts hearing screams and seeing cars floating by as the water reached the second level, with water even coming up through the floorboards.
• 🏠 The family, including a 94-year-old grandmother, grandson Cole, and two pets, were forced to retreat to the attic as the water continued to rise.

Desperate Measures and a Miracle

• 🆘 In the attic, they used Christmas lights to fashion ropes to reach the roof and then the chimney for safety.
• 💧 Adelman recounts the terrifying moment the water reached the attic stairs, only for it to miraculously recede significantly within minutes.
• 🌳 Outside, they witnessed neighbors in trees and a mother with a broken wrist, highlighting the widespread devastation.

Gratitude and Hope

• 🙏 Adelman expresses profound gratitude to the National Guard for their timely rescue and to their faith for helping them through the ordeal.
• 🤝 He acknowledges the kindness of neighbors like Susette Walker, who offered support and shared their own harrowing escape stories.
• 🕊️ The segment concludes with a call for prayers for grieving families and those still missing after the devastating floods.