KRAM

Frio River! We have stayed here! I can't believe it!

River Sentry flood detection system, installed on Guadalupe River after July 4 flood, alerted campground to 2026 flood
Six RS-1A siren towers automatically activated after detecting high water at Kerr County campgroundKERR COUNTY, Texas - Just over a year after the catastrophic Guadalupe River flood on July 4, 2025, Kerr County experienced yet another major flood along the river.Six months after last year's flood, a groundbreaking flood detection system was installed at several camps along the river and on Thursday, it was put to the test.The River Sentry flood warning system was developed by a group of concerned camp parents following last year's deadly flood.Unlike conventional flood alerts that rely on weather services and river gauges, River Sentry creates an independent network of flood detection towers that can function even when power, cellular and internet services fail.Each $7,500 tower combines multiple safeguards:* Water detection sensors monitor rising water levels* Two AS-124 speakers capable of generating 135-decibel alarms* Directional lighting systems that illuminate evacuation routes*Battery backup systems with solar charging options * LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) technology for tower-to-tower communication* The system is designed to ensure sleeping campers hear the alarm.The technology's reach extends beyond individual camps.Last year, a group led by Camp Mystic said they planned to install 100 towers along the North and South Fork of the Guadalupe River before the 2026 camping season, creating a network that would benefit entire neighborhoods.
What happened on Thursday, July 16?River Sentry says six of its RS-1A siren towers autonomously initiated a flash flood intervention after detecting high water at Howdy's and River Run Campground near Ingram at approximately 3:32 a.m. Thursday morning.www.facebook.com/615 78240159675/videos/a t-approximately-0332 -am-six-of-our-"All units activated, triggering the immediate evacuation of the camp ground and surrounding residents who were awoken by the towers. Kerr County dispatch was notified soon after," River Sentry said on Facebook. "Three towers were damaged and/or lost and this is OK. We always place our equipment between sleeping quarters and the river to ensure water must encounter our sensors before it reaches people. This strategy was proven sound early this AM. We may have to replace some gear but so be it. It accomplished its purpose."Later Thursday afternoon, River Sentry said the three lost towers had been recovered and will be repaired and reinstalled. The other three units were cleaned, inspected, tested, and are back on duty.www.click2houston.co m/news/local/2026/07 /16/river-sentry-flo od-detection-sy
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The siren towers gave me the chills.

I watched this morning where a Texas woman rescued from attic after refusing to evacuate during flooding.

@KRAM : Do you have an update on your family?

Gov. Abbott issues major disaster declaration for Uvalde, 27 other Texas counties as flood threat continueswww.khou.com/article /weather/severe-weat her/uvalde-texas-flo ods-governor-gr

@Catmae :

@Catmae :Did you hear the alarm in the link?

@West-Tex : No! Which link?

@Catmae : This one….www.click2houston.co m/news/local/2026/07 /16/river-sentry-flo od-detection-syIt will look like this in the link…click play.

@West-Tex : You're right ... those sirens are chilling ..

@Catmae :

@West-Tex :

@TexasGal: sorry so much going on and now getting ready for this storm that may come in at the end of the week. I have not been online. They are good. Water got with in a inch of getting into their house. They were able to make it on their cruise without worrying about the house.