It has been almost one month since floodwaters swept through Kerr County Texas killing at least 135 people, including at least 36 young girls who were visiting Camp Mystic, a private Christian camp.
The height from the water in the Guadalupe River rose from less than 12 inches to more than 30 feet.
“This type of flooding is dangerous because sudden and intense rainfall can sweep away objects and cause significant damage,” said Shanna Smith, deputy director for Effingham Emergency Management Agency. “The key characteristic of flash flooding is its speed. The water level rises quickly, often within minutes to a few hours after the heavy rain begins. The fast-moving water in a flash flood can be extremely powerful, capable of carrying away vehicles, debris, and even large rocks.”…