Texas RV Park Owner Recounts Witnessing Family Swept Away in Devastating Flood

Devastating Flood Event in Kerrville

• ⚠️ Lorena Guillen, owner of Oaks RV Park in Kerrville, Texas, recounts the horrific events of a flash flood that hit the area early Friday morning.
• 💧 The floodwaters rose with unprecedented speed, described as a 35-40 foot wave in about 45 minutes, causing widespread chaos.
• 🚨 Despite receiving flash flood alerts earlier, the normalcy of frequent minor floods in the region meant the severity of this event was not immediately apparent.

Rescue Efforts Amidst Chaos

• 🆘 Guillen and her husband sprang into action, banging on RV doors to wake residents and urge them to evacuate.
• 🚗 Dozens of cars and RVs were seen floating by with lights on, occupants screaming and banging on windows for help.
• 💔 While most residents were saved, tragically, one family of five was swept away despite attempts to rescue them.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A desperate plea to throw their infant to safety was made, but the entire family was lost to the raging waters.

Unprecedented Flood Characteristics

• 🌊 Guillen stated she had never witnessed flooding like this before, contrasting it with a less severe flood the previous July.
• ⚡ The current was incredibly strong and fast, making any rescue attempts nearly impossible.
• 🏠 Nearby cabins were also destroyed, smashing against trees, adding to the horror of the night.

Impact on the RV Park Community

• 🏕️ The park housed 28 RVs and five additional units closer to the water.
• 🚶‍♀️ Most survivors escaped with only their lives, often barefoot and without belongings, holding onto pets.
• 😔 In addition to the lost family, one of the park's employees also perished in the flood.