TWO CONFIRMED DEAD–TWO MISSING IN WASHINGTON COUNTY

Ed Pothul Send an email May 27, 2016
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Two people are now confirmed dead, two others are missing in the wake of historically-severe storms that have swept through Washington County.

Washington County authorities say one person is dead after their trailer home in a rural area of the county was washed away in flood waters.

Authorities say a person died when their vehicle was washed away in flood waters in the Prairie Hill area.

One other person is missing after their vehicle was washed away in the flooding.

County crews continue to work to try to find the missing people.

Angela Hahn with the Brenham Police Department reports over 45 high-water rescues were attempted overnight by rescue crews.

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Ed Pothul Send an email May 27, 2016
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  1. So sorry for this beautiful place. I lived there briefly in the 80’s and I still say it is God’s country. So beautiful there 365 days a year. I pray for everyone to recover from this.

  2. Pure devastation listening to all calls for help on my scanner all day and night..I have the utmost respect and filled with honour for ALL our police,fireman,volunteers etc who worked endlessly through the day and night to rescue all in need..may God bless you for your courage and THANK YOU…hearts and prayers go out for those missing

    1. Don’t forget Washington County EMS! The most well trained and best service in the state!

  3. Thanks to good strangers for their hospitality while I waited overnight for flood waters to record so I could get home. Strangers no more!

  4. Prayers for all affected. On behalf of Southwest Louisiana, our hearts are heavy for the souls lost. Be careful all of you.

  5. God Bless this wonderful city as they deal with this flooding. Heartfelt condolences to those who lost loved ones. It is so astounding how first responders and citizens come together in times like this. I know Brenham people are special, because I have lived there and had first hand experience.

  6. This is SUCH SAD NEWS to hear!!!I heard rescue and police all day and night and prayed each time that they would be able to assist whom ever they were going to help and return safely their selves. GOD BLESS BRENHAM & ALL OUR RESIDENTS. I am so sorry for the person that has past, hopefully they are walking through heaven now with God! I also would like to pray that they are able to locate the other two individuals safely. Amen

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