Mandatory evacuation order lifted for San Saba County
SAN SABA COUNTY, Texas - A mandatory evacuation has been lifted for San Saba County.
Residents or homes located south of the San Saba River, east of Highway 16 (High Street) and north of Hwy. 190 (Wallace Street) were originally ordered to evacuate.
Originally, the National Weather Service issued a flood forecast for the San Saba River to crest higher than 31' by midnight on July 13.
What they're saying:
County Judge Jody Fauley lifted the mandatory evacuation on July 14.
"The San Saba River is still in flood stage and there are still dangerous water crossings, so please continue to pay attention and make wise choices.
The National Weather Service forecast model has for the San Saba River is to rise from its current level throughout the afternoon. However, the rise is forecasted to crest at 27.5' versus the forecasted 31.5' of yesterday. While this is still a dangerous level and deserves your attention, at that level we are hoping to not have any new damage or closures of highways," Fauley posted.
The Source: Information in this article is from County Judge Jody Fauley.