An Engineer's Perspective on the Texas Floods

How a stuck midnight storm on July 4, 2025 drove a record Guadalupe River rise and created one of the deadliest inland Texas floods. As a practicing civil engineer and nearby resident, I walk through radar animation, Technical Paper 40, what a 100-year flood means, return period hydrology and flood risk design. I'm Grady, Practical Engineering transcript.

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Rolly's Take

For those who find solace in the interplay of nature's fury and human ingenuity. This blog resonates with the mindful engineer, contemplating the weight of decisions made in the shadows of uncertainty and loss, where each data point carries the story of the past but hints at an unpredictable future. It’s a reflective journey, navigating the delicate balance between personal grief and professional duty.