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Storm Stats and Meteorology Central Texas: November 15th, 2001

Storm Summary
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Fatalities,
Survivors
& Rescue Efforts
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Known Hazards
in Central Texas

Storm Stats:

Peak Rainfall Period:
 2:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
 The Storm
Total Rainfall:
 Ranging from 1-15 inches
Tornadoes Reported:   near Airport
East Austin near Decker Lake
near William Cannon/IH35
     
Fire Dispatch Calls:
 1,000 (450 within 3.5 hours)
 Emergency Response
EMS Calls:
 539

Flood Early Warning System Alarms:

 1,034
Customers without Electricity:
 42,000
High-Risk, Swift Water Rescues:
 25
STAR Flight Helicopter Rescues:
 17 STAR Flight short haul rescues
Homes Isolated:
(due to high water)		   Approximately 500 homes
       
Fatalities:
 10 (1 in Austin - 9 in surrounding areas)
 Flood Deaths and Damages
Injuries in Austin:
 6
Private Property Damage:
 $15,000,000 (City estimate)
Public Infrastructure Damage:
 $12,000,000 (City estimate)
People Affected by Water
Rescues/Evacuations:
 approximately 100-200
Road Closures: 30-40
Traffic Signals Out:
 16
Traffic Signals Flashing:
 22
Shelters: One shelter opened for 4
days, 142 people served
Meals Prepared: 32,000 Meals in field and
shelters
Severe Erosion:
 30 locations
Total Residences and
Businesses Affected
 over 1,000
Flood/Drainage Complaint Calls: 964
Investigations completed:
(through 1/31/02)		 400
       
Employees Involved: 311 Flood Clean Up
Man Hours Worked: Approximately 9,000
Material Sent to Landfill: 3,443 tons
Pieces of Heavy Equipment Utilized: 160