CENTER POINT, Texas – As rain fell in heavy sheets and the Guadalupe River muscled over its banks with astonishing speed, David Chambers knocked on one door after another at his RV resort, according to a report by USA Today.
The once-idyllic RV park – named Guadalupe Keys Resort to evoke the laid-back vibe of the Florida Keys – boasted nine, fully-furnished RVs for rent (each with its own BBQ pit), a small sandy beach shaded by towering cypress trees and lawn chairs for lounging and watching the gentle flow of the Guadalupe.
At 6:50 a.m. July 4, that same river was foaming and galloping – and headed their way.
“You got to get out!” Chambers yelled into one RV after another until all 15 people who had rented the units had evacuated.
Minutes later, the brown water had completely covered the park, flipping RVs upside down, smashing them against trees and stacking them in a corner of the park. The flood waters pushed others miles downstream.
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