HUMBLE, Texas — Humble residents along the San Jacinto River are preparing for higher flood levels.
The rush of water has turned homes into islands. Many can only hope their home stays safe with the threat of rising water.
KHOU 11 spoke to people in a neighborhood near the West Fork, who say there's a balance between the beauty and chaos of the river.
There's a lake somewhere in the middle of all this water, and it's pushed people like Kenneth Dugas to higher ground. But he's back, hoping to check on his home.
“I’ve been here, I guess, 20 years now, and been through a few of these," Dugas said "But it’s getting old hat you know."
Flood experience isn't what you want to hone, but he's done it. And from it, he built his Belleau Woods home up high.
“It was getting a little high yesterday so we got out of there,” Dugas said.
Community members say they moved out there for the quiet and to be close to nature. They know the risk of living this close to the water, but they say 98 percent of the time, everything is great.
“It’s that two percent of the time, you know, that comes back to haunt you a little more too often,” he said.
About 10 people live down this water-covered road. Many are perched up high. And while most did evacuate, others stayed. However, as the water rises, so does the concern.
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“It’s scary because you don’t know if the water is going to come in and start taking over,” Dugas said.
Vernetta Sosa has lived in the area for around four years, so this flood is their first. She did move her car to higher ground early. While marooned on their island, they wanted to check the roads there. Neighbors quickly advised against walking or swimming. Instead, they took the pontoon, sharing the new temporary waterways with the professionals.
“I told them thank you so much because I never thought I would be cruising in our neighborhood,” Sosa said.
The flooding is another one of life’s lessons that can come at you fast, but if you have a plan, first responder, friends, and the heart, there's a way forward.
“It’s hard to overcome. You got a lot facing you," Dugas said. "A lot of adversity just know in time things will get better,” Dugas said.