Williamson County is dealing with flooded streets and storm clean-up after Hermine hit the area hard earlier in the week.
The fast-moving water scattered uprooted trees, broken branches, and trash along Brushy Creek. Thursday morning Williamson County road crews removed tree branches and trash from a bridge on Great Oaks Drive.
“I’ve lived here for nine years and seen it flood three times, but I’ve never seen it like this before. I can’t believe it went over that bridge and looks that bad,” said Judy Kraus.
Nearby Hairy Man Road was closed after it got damaged by water. The area is a popular a place for runners and bicyclists, but Thursday it attracted mainly onlookers who wanted to snap photos of the aftermath.
“I'm checking it out. Everyone likes to see the aftermath of the storm. Its human nature,” said Ryan Bowers who lives near the damage.
Williamson County officials toured the flood damage Thursday. They are trying to put a dollar amount on destruction, but say that could take days.
Several roads are still flooded in Williamson County. KVUE cameras caught three vehicles driving dangerously through high water.
An Austin woman is still missing after she drove around barricades and through a low water crossing on 2222 near 360. Her Lexus SUV was found Wednesday morning.
Williamson County is also urging residents to register their cell phones with the Emergency Notification System or ENS. ENS is used by public safety agencies to notify residents of emergencies.
Residents are allowed to register multiple phone lines. The system also allows residents to be contacted by cell phone for several addresses including work, day care, school, or other family addresses.
Williamson County residents can register online at http://wireless.capcog.org
