A Memorable Year
If Randy’s community had received the typical amount of rain in 2016, that would have been OK, but Mother Nature had other ideas. The average annual rainfall in the county, which is located on the Gulf Coast, is four inches. But that year’s weather would turn out to be much more unusual. Additionally, a drastic solution would be required.
Everyone Was Concerned
Huge sections of the local roadways were already severely degraded after the town experienced significant flooding in May of that year. The Brazos River Authority also forecasted additional storms and increased flood heights. According to reports, the Brazos River may potentially reach a height of 53 and a half feet. Randy and other locals were understandably anxious. Floods would unquestionably result.