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Amid flood conditions resulting from recent thunderstorms, the city of Round Rock is conducting an analysis of its drainage systems throughout the community.
Residents can provide input about drainage in their immediate area through an online survey.
The big picture
Round Rock city staff began conducting a drainage analysis in June, accepting community input online via a press release shared to its website.
On July 7, the city reiterated the need for community feedback on drainage via social media, as several low-water crossings throughout the area remain closed to traffic due to flood conditions.
The details
Residents can report whether they experienced drainage issues during the July flood event such as water in their home, yard flooding or street overflow. These observations will help engineers make adjustments to models in the analysis, ensuring they reflect real-world conditions.
The drainage analysis will be used to inform a variety of drainage projects, including flood relief near creeks, street projects and heavy maintenance in deteriorated infrastructure, according to the city.
How we got here
Thunderstorms in Central Texas led to intense rainfall July 2-5, with areas north of Austin receiving three to four inches of rain in that time, according to National Weather Service estimates of rainfall totals.
Williamson County Judge Steve Snell has also declared a local state of disaster in response to the flooding. According to a news release, areas in the western portion of the county and along the South Fork of the San Gabriel River east of Georgetown have been evacuated. Up to 25 people have been rescued by swift water rescue teams in this area.
What else?
Check out local relief efforts to assist those impacted by Central Texas floods.
