Heavy rain in Wharton overwhelmed sewage system, caused flooding, (but I didn't get wet)
WHARTON, Texas — The City of Wharton’s sewage system is no longer overwhelmed.
Folks in Wharton can flush away, according to city officials.
However, Wharton residents who suffered property damage Wednesday are urged to contact the city at (979) 532-2491. Inspectors say they want to take a look at the property as part of a citywide damage assessment.
Home off Lake Shore Drive and FM 1301 will be a part of that assessment. The City of Wharton said it is the only neighborhood that’s still impassable.
Seven inches of rain dumped on Wharton in about six hours Wednesday morning. Police had to rescue some families from their homes. A local church is now working as a shelter.
Read more: https://www.khou.com/article/weather/heavy-rain-in-wharton-overwhelmed-sewage-system-caused-flooding/285-4d13b9fe-fedb-4821-b243-415c18283f68
I was awake throughout most of the rain yesterday morning. My brother woke up and went to get some breakfast tacos and drove through high water. I went to the grocery store early in the afternoon and when I stepped outside I heard a vehicle in the parking lot attempting to crank its engine. As I got on my bike to ride to the store I realized that it was my brother's truck that had the starter engaged, even though there was no key in the ignition. He eventually decided to disconnect the battery cables to prevent wearing out the starter and he will be going to the mechanic's shop this morning since there are other problems that need to be addressed.
I can hear thunder in the distance and the rain just started. Fortunately, the rain shouldn't last too long based upon the radar.
