AUSTIN (KXAN) — The recent tragedy in Kerrville shares heartbreaking similarities to a flooding event along the Guadalupe River in 1987. Many Texans remember that day. Some even lived through it.
Meteorologist Kristen Currie spoke with Austin resident Brian Matheny, who remembers evacuating his family’s river home along the Guadalupe 38 years ago. Only to relive a very similar nightmare over the July 4th holiday.
Below is a transcription of their conversation. Edits have been made for clarification…