I have never been so proud to be a Texican.

[scubafanatic]

A couple days ago, the HEB in Dripping Springs was down to premium (selling at "regular" price rather than premium). They are shut down.

Had a trip planned for San Antonio on Friday. Think I will pass on that and keep the powder dry. Three vehicles, two with full tanks and one with half a tank

Wise move, avoid any unnecessary road travel, I suspect this will take longer than forecast to recover from, save gas for those trips to work, doctor...necessities.

 

[scubafanatic]

The gas issue in the Metroplex is self inflicted. Demand exceeded gas station supply today.

So you're saying the supply of gas to the Metroplex didn't decline ?

 

[ggunn]

There is a gas shortage here in Austin because people here in Austin think there is going to be a gas shortage here in Austin. Look up "self fulfilling prophesy" and you see a picture of this.

 

[Dan]

Lake Jackson is calling for voluntary evacuation for the area W. of SH288 & N. of FM 2004 (my neighborhood). Flood waters are coming from the west of this area flowing toward these areas. The streets in this area will flood with no way in & no way out.

A quick check this morning:
Oyster Creek level went up another 6". FM2004 towards Jones Creek is closed. Buffalo Camp is flooded.

 

[Streydog]

So you're saying the supply of gas to the Metroplex didn't decline ?

Sure it declined. Many people panicked and the demand increased. Gas stations ran out because they sold much more gas then they normally do. I would imagine getting deliveries to meet the high demand on such short notice was not possible. I work near a tanker truck fill station an saw tanker trucks running all day. Talked to someone yesterday who waited 2 hours to get gas, there were two cars in front of them when the gas ran out.

 

[Streydog]

Lake Jackson is calling for voluntary evacuation for the area W. of SH288 & N. of FM 2004 (my neighborhood). Flood waters are coming from the west of this area flowing toward these areas. The streets in this area will flood with no way in & no way out.

A quick check this morning:
Oyster Creek level went up another 6". FM2004 towards Jones Creek is closed. Buffalo Camp is flooded.

I hope your home and family are safe.

 

[El Graduado]

Allison, maybe? Alicia was in 1983, I believe.

None of y'all remember Carla I guess?

 

[Augustus]

Sure do ric. House was uw tied up our boat to front door

 

[Moor3061]

Good luck dan_t. I survive on the NW side, water running down to you. Good luck bro.

 

[Dan]

Good luck dan_t. I survive on the NW side, water running down to you. Good luck bro.

Good to hear that, bro! So far my house is staying dry. Keep my fingers crossed & pray to God for no more level rising in Oyster Creek. The level was at 17.8'. The record is 19'.