FLOOD DEVASTATION~Blanco, Texas
Published on Jun 2, 2015
On Sunday afternoon, May 24, 2015 the rain started pouring and it didn’t slow down for several hours.
According to the National Weather Service, between 5-6 p.m. 3 inches of rain fell, between 6-7 p.m. another inch fell.
With that much rain in such a short period of time, the Blanco River started to swell.
May 30, 2015 - The park is closed due to flooding.
A reopening date has not yet been determined.
Blanco State Park is 104.6 acres located along the Blanco River in Blanco County.
The land was deeded by private owners in 1933 before the park was opened in 1934.
The park area was used as a campsite by early explorers and settlers.
The hilly terrain consists of cedar, pecan and other trees.
Among the animals seen at the park are nutria, mallard ducks, racoons, armadillos and squirrels.
Fish include perch, catfish and bass.
Rainbow trout are stocked at the park in the winter.
Activities include camping, swimming, picnicking, hiking, nature study, boating (electric motors only) and fishing.
Tube and canoe rentals are available at the park.
Annual Events: Blanco Classic Car Show is the third Saturday in May.
http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/blanco
http://kxan.com/2015/05/24/flooding-a...
According to the National Weather Service, between 5-6 p.m. 3 inches of rain fell, between 6-7 p.m. another inch fell.
With that much rain in such a short period of time, the Blanco River started to swell.
May 30, 2015 - The park is closed due to flooding.
A reopening date has not yet been determined.
Blanco State Park is 104.6 acres located along the Blanco River in Blanco County.
The land was deeded by private owners in 1933 before the park was opened in 1934.
The park area was used as a campsite by early explorers and settlers.
The hilly terrain consists of cedar, pecan and other trees.
Among the animals seen at the park are nutria, mallard ducks, racoons, armadillos and squirrels.
Fish include perch, catfish and bass.
Rainbow trout are stocked at the park in the winter.
Activities include camping, swimming, picnicking, hiking, nature study, boating (electric motors only) and fishing.
Tube and canoe rentals are available at the park.
Annual Events: Blanco Classic Car Show is the third Saturday in May.
http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/blanco
http://kxan.com/2015/05/24/flooding-a...
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