A large amount of rain is being dumped on the Dallas area from what is left of Tropical Storm Hermine. Yesterday it sprinkled on and off. But at some point in the middle of the night it began to pour. It hasn't let up for many hours.
I don't have my winter clothes or jackets unpacked yet. So bright and early this morning there I was rummaging around in suitcases and boxes to find the appropriate gear to go out in the downpour. When I took the boys out we got to the bottom of the stairs and looked around. All sidewalks are completely underwater along with many plants/grassy areas. As we stood pondering our next move, it wasn't long before both boys had seen enough. At the same time they turned around and started heading back upstairs.
The entire city is under flood warning until tomorrow night. Judging by the amount of rain that has fallen already there is likely to be significant flooding in many areas. Since I've lived here Dallas has had it's fair share of serious rain fall. In June of 2009 my mom was about to come to town to visit and I had to prepare for her visit. I remember braving the completely frightening conditions to go to Target to get items for her visit. That was an interesting drive. Visibility was awful for that drive and the streets were very flooded. I remember thinking about how glad I was that I had experienced living in Seattle. It certainly prepared me for Dallas rainstorms.
A Seattle storm story to end with. One time the rain was so severe that the nearby river started to overflow. Upon my drive home one evening there were salmon swimming down the road. People were out all over the place trying to catch the salmon with their bare hands. Crazy scene!
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