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13. My SIL's house in Beaumont is one of 3 not (yet) flooded in his

Reply to Dustlawyer (Original post)

Wed Aug 30, 2017, 09:47 AM

Aug 2017

neighborhood. He's Coast Guard so he's on duty in Port Arthur. The wife and kids are here with us in Florida. Believe me when I tell you we're all pulling for that bastard storm to exit the area posthaste. Good luck to you!!

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We had 2 feet of rain here in Beaumont yesterday and still fighting to stay dry!!! [View all] Dustlawyer Aug 2017 OP

Be safe. Keep letting us know how you are doing whenever you can. nt tblue37 Aug 2017 #1

Thanks for checking in!! blaze Aug 2017 #2

A weatherman said on MSNBC that rain's supposed to let up this afternoon. I've been seeing pictures octoberlib Aug 2017 #3

Glad to know you're ok! n/t femmedem Aug 2017 #4

Omg terrible! I'm glad you can keep us posted (and your humor) take care! flygal Aug 2017 #5

I know this won't help, but MoonRiver Aug 2017 #6

Hold on. Demtexan Aug 2017 #7

2 Feet! progressoid Aug 2017 #8

Glad to see you check in as I have been thinking about you while watching the rain predicted mnhtnbb Aug 2017 #9

Glad you are OK mcar Aug 2017 #10

Let us at DU know if we can help your town. Justice Aug 2017 #11

Yes thanks! Still freakin raining! Dustlawyer Aug 2017 #15

Yes, been wondering about you and all the others Hortensis Aug 2017 #12

My SIL's house in Beaumont is one of 3 not (yet) flooded in his COLGATE4 Aug 2017 #13

:) Solly Mack Aug 2017 #14

PHEW malaise Aug 2017 #16

My town averages 9.5 inches of rainfall per year Warpy Aug 2017 #17

THE RAIN HAS FINALLY STOPPED!!! Dustlawyer Aug 2017 #18

Yay! That is good news! Glimmer of Hope Aug 2017 #19

Thank you for letting us know. Stay safe and keep checking in here. Squinch Aug 2017 #27

It's good to hear from you. raven mad Aug 2017 #20

Now the city of Beaumont's intake in the Neches river for our water broke and they cannot fix it Dustlawyer Aug 2017 #21

Good luck! mnhtnbb Aug 2017 #22

Oh no! I hope things work out. Stay safe! Glimmer of Hope Aug 2017 #23

You stay safe, Dustlawyer!!!! hamsterjill Aug 2017 #25

Keep us posted, please. KY_EnviroGuy Sep 2017 #29

How did neighboring Waller make out? rppper Aug 2017 #24

I can't even fathom that much rain. CrispyQ Aug 2017 #26

Yikes! Bayard Aug 2017 #28