2010 Corpus Christi Flood
CORPUS CHRISTI — A large storm system stemming from Hurricane Karl continues to pound the Coastal Bend, dropping more than six inches of rain in the past 24 hours, flooding streets and halting traffic in some areas.
The city’s Southside had numerous reports of flooding. By 1 p.m., emergency responders reported high water on Airline Road, with flooding between South Padre Island Drive and Holly Road. Reports indicate several cars stranded on Holly Road.
At Weber Road, high water has prevented traffic from crossing near South Padre Island Drive.
Other areas also had reports of high water, including Ocean Drive and low-lying streets in the downtown area. And Brawner Parkway flooded between Ramsey Street and Kostoryz Road, according to reports.
Low-lying areas have seen rivers rise nearly a foot in the past 24 hours, according to the National Weather Service, some inching close to the flood stage. The Nueces River and Oso Creek are two areas that may see flooding in the next few hours, according to meteorologist Christina Barron.
–The Odem-Edroy Independent School District has canceled classes Monday because of the flooding. Classes will resume Tuesday.
–Low water crossings are flooded in and around San Patricio County, according to the San Patricio County Sheriff’s Office.
State Highway 188 has been closed from Sinton to U.S. Interstate 37 because of high water, reports indicate. The Texas Department of Transportation has placed barricades on the highway at flooded areas.
–The Regional Transit Authority has announced that all bus routes are suspended due to weather and dangerous road conditions until further notice.
–The Corpus Christi International airport is continuing flights today with few delays reported. Some flights have been bumped back by a few minutes.
One flight from Houston appears to have been delayed on Continental Airlines but there are no cancellations as of 3 p.m., according to the airport website.
–The Corpus Christi YMCA on South Upper Broadway Street has reported it will close effective 3 p.m.
“We’ve got leaks coming in all over the building and for the safety of our employees and members, we’ve decided to close down for the rest of the day until the weather passes,” said Evan Duran, front desk employee at the YMCA.
–Reports indicate that U.S. Interstate-37 is flooded at Carbon Plant Road and a three-car wreck has occurred there which police are responding to.
Police said Agnes Street is currently flooded between South Padre Island Drive and Navigation Boulevard.
“We’re just seeing lots and lots of rain right now,” said Lt. Ron Ordner who is currently out responding to calls with other officers. “And flooding everywhere.”
–Several streets along Holly Road between South Staples Street and Airline Road have become flooded, reports indicate.
Employees at Beamer’s Pizza and Burgers on South Staples Street near Holly Road say people have been coming in all morning to avoid the roads.
“We’ve had a lot of customers come in and say the streets are really bad out there,” said Katelynne Burns, Beamer’s Pizza and Burgers employee.
“One lady has just been camping out because she can’t leave to go to her mother’s house.”
–Texas Department of Transportation officials have closed the following roads:
Nueces County; FM 666, between CR 30 and CR 36; and FM 2826, between CR 81 and 85.
Kleberg County; FM 1717 between FM 2619 and end of county line; FM 772 West for two miles and
FM 1118 between US 77 and FM 2619.
Refugio County; FM 1360 from FM 2511 to FM 13; FM 629 from FM 136 to FM 3037; at the intersection of SH 35 and FM 774; and
FM 774 at road marker 582.
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