During the last 24 hours, this part of Texas has received over 22" of rain. The Kemah Channel (about 200 yards wide) looks like the Mississippi in flood. It is about six feet higher than usual and flowing at about ten knots from Clear Lake towards Galveston Bay.
There is fast-running water between the floating docks and the land, so this morning we actually rowed ashore in the dinghy. Once there, we moved the cars to higher ground.
Raven is tied to floating docks. Currently, they are about ten feet from the top of the pilings. We should be OK but who knows?
After our excursion in the dinghy, we were soaked to the skin - might as well have been naked. Fortunately, the air is warm (high 70s) and the water we paddled through even warmer (low 80s). Hilde's phone started to act up. In spite of best efforts to keep it dry, water got inside it. So, for now, call my phone.
We're in frequent contact with friends and family. To those not in Texas, we're doing our best to describe what's going on and to calm any fears. To those affected by Hurricane Harvey, we are calling and texting - and praying for relief and safety.
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