NBC News’ Morgan Chesky talks with his mom about evacuating Texas floods in their hometown

Disaster Overview - A flash flood occurred, described as a "perfect storm" and a "surreal event," causing significant damage and loss [11] - The flood's impact was exacerbated by occurring at night, catching many off guard [11] - The event is being compared to the 1987 flood, highlighting the nature of headwater rains and downstream risks [9] Community Impact - Community members experienced property damage and loss of life, with one resident specifically mourning the loss of Jane [2][1] - Residents were alerted to the rising river by a community member who went door-to-door [5] - Some residents had to be rescued from trees due to the floodwaters [8] - The landscape was drastically altered, with trees down and massive debris fields [7] Flood Dynamics - The river rose approximately 25 feet (7.62 meters) in about half an hour [4] - A car was seen floating in the river with its lights on, indicating the severity of the flood [6] - The river is described as volatile, and the area has a history of flooding, but this event was unprecedented [10] Evacuation and Aftermath - Residents evacuated to relatives' houses for safety [7] - The debris field was massive, and some homes higher than others still sustained water damage [7] - The community is processing the event and beginning to heal [11]