Major flooding is happening in the Central Texas area. Swift water rescue teams are being sent to Llano and Kingstead, as people are being evacuated from vulnerable areas in Llano and Marble Falls and other parts of Central Texas. A bridge in Llano County collapsed, underscoring the danger of the historic flooding. Here are photos and videos from the bridge’s collapse and flooding in Central Texas. Here is a video of the moment when part of the FM 2900 bridge collapsed in Kingsland, Texas: The moment the bridge collapsed in Kingsland, TX along the flooded Llano river. pic.twitter.com/2ZawkeI17j — Brad Sowder (@TheBradSowder) October 16, 2018 Here’s a look at the broken bridge: BREAKING : The FM 2900 bridge in Kingsland has collapsed. Chunks of the bridge are being rushed down the Llano River #CBSAustinWX #atxwx pic.twitter.com/e8RdYUcgBw — Nicole Hartford ⚡️ (@NHartfordWX) October 16, 2018 Here’s another angle showing the bridge collapse: 2900 Bridge Collapse in Kingsland- video courtesy Kenneth Smith @fox7austin pic.twitter.com/cGEv7E47q2 — rudy koski (@KoskionFOX7) October 16, 2018 This longer video shows you what happened not just as the bridge broke, but also after. And yes, there’s a weird moment around 5:15 where it looks like Mothman shows up, but viewers think this may be a strange closeup of coat buttons: VideoVideo related to central texas floods & bridge collapse [photos & videos] 2018-10-16T13:05:26-04:00 And here you can see the aftermath of the bridge washing away: FM 2900 bridge washing away down the Llano River in KingslandCourtesy: Jason Cullison on Oct. 16, 2018 2018-10-16T18:25:28.000Z Earlier today, it was reported that the Llano River was near its record level: Evacuations are occurring along The Llano River in south-central Texas it’s near record level. Currently at 39 feet the record is 41 feet in 1935. pic.twitter.com/h6zj1z6kAX — Brad Sowder (@TheBradSowder) October 16, 2018 This is a before-and-after look at the Llano Bridge. Earlier this morning it was only about a foot away from the 1935 record: Lifethreatning ongoing flooding in and around Llano, TX#Llano bridge. This morning 40+ft – only 1+ft away from record 1935. (unsure of current flood stage) The Llano river is seeing nearly the worst flooding on record, a lot of damage has been done. #TXwx #LlanoBridge pic.twitter.com/jM1tLLWbXj — Live Storm Chasers (@Livestormchaser) October 16, 2018 The LCRA has closed lakes Travis, Marble Falls, LBJ, Inks, and Buchanan, News4SA reported. Here’s a look at where the bridge collapse happened: And another map: Here is where this bridge is located. BRIDGE COLLAPSE! The FM 2900 bridge over the Llano River in Kingsland has COLLAPSED in the river due to flooding https://t.co/yJ0qSpsMro pic.twitter.com/i2gFYXORHa pic.twitter.com/AszmtPT0uU — GeofSloanSr (@GeofSloanSr) October 16, 2018 Llano residents within a quarter mile of the river were told to evacuate immediately this morning. Marble Falls residents in some neighborhoods along the river were also told to evacuate. They were asked to limit activities like laundry, dishwashing, and showers because the wastewater plant is under stress, Weather.com reported. In 30 hours, at least 10 inches of rain fell in western Llano County. Here you can see floodwater rushing over Max Starcke Dam in Marble Falls: INCREDIBLE: Floodwater is rushing over the Max Starcke Dam in Marble Falls, carrying over everything from boats to pieces of docks. https://t.co/jRzP5U3tFU pic.twitter.com/Dxh9qyTpw2 — CBS Austin (@cbsaustin) October 16, 2018 And here is a look at flooding behind Hobby Lobby and Watersedge apartments in Georgetown: Footage of the flooding. This is behind Hobby Lobby and Watersedge apt homes. Also the footbridge at Blue Hole which is completely underwater. pic.twitter.com/Nym7XWqsM1 — Georgetown TX PD (@GeorgetownTXPD) October 16, 2018 This is a developing story.<doc-sep>Stars Use 4-Goal Second Period To Dominate Blue Jackets 5-1Joe Pavelski scored his team-high 18th goal of the season as one of five Dallas players with a goal and an assist, and the Stars scored four times in 6½ minutes in the second period to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-1 on Saturday night.<doc-sep>Since cresting at almost record-breaking height, the Llano River in Texas poses serious flooding danger to residents in the area, who were ordered to evacuate to higher ground. On Tuesday morning, the river crested at 39.91 feet, according to the National Weather Service (NWS), just under the record of 41.5 feet. By 9 a.m. CDT, the river was high enough to almost top the Roy B. Inks Bridge in Llano, as shown in a video Texas Department of Public Safety Sergeant Robbie Barrera sent KEYE. "Anyone living within 1/4 mile of the river should evacuate immediately to higher ground," the Llano County Office of Emergency Management wrote on Facebook. "The bridge at 2900 will be topped soon." Less than an hour after the Facebook post, water not only topped the FM 2900 Bridge in Kingsland, Texas, but it forced parts of it to collapse. "When severe weather strikes, Texas will ensure our responders and local officials have what they need to respond and protect those in harm's way," Governor Greg Abbott said in a release. "I also urge all Texans to take their safety into their own hands by closely monitor changing weather conditions and heeding warnings from local officials." Since Monday, over 10 inches of rain inundated parts of the Llano River within about 30 hours, and the Austin-American Statesman reported evacuations in the city of Marble Falls were ordered along: Live Oak Lakeshore Drive Pecan Circle Backbone Barrier Lane Louise Edith South Avenue J 2147 West Shelters were set up at Meadowlakes City Hall and Marble Falls Middle School. The Llano County Office of Emergency Management added that shelters were being set up at the First Baptist Church and Inmans Kitchen in Llano, as well as, at the Kingsland Community Center. The NWS reported that homes in Robinson City Park will flood and many homes in Scotts Acres on the south side of Llano will be severely damaged with the lowest mobile homes being entirely destroyed by six feet of water. "Disastrous life-threatening flooding will damage numerous homes and businesses above Castell to Lake LBJ," the NWS said. "Disastrous flooding well into the floodplain will cut off and potentially drown thousands of livestock." Molly Oak, a reporter for KVUE, tweeted photos of the flooding and explained that some boat houses were already destroyed. More pictures from Kingsland near the FM 2900 bridge. Water is getting high. Looks like many boat houses destroyed. #LlanoRiver @KVUE pic.twitter.com/oOif5D8iUo — Molly Oak (@MollyAndAMic) October 16, 2018 Four people disappeared on October 8 after the South Llano River in Junction, Texas, flooded and two of their bodies were discovered last week. On Saturday, another body was recovered and authorities had to suspend the search for the fourth person after heavy rain resumed on Monday. John Culpepper from the Gillespie County Office of Emergency Management told KXAN that there were eight rescues related to high water on Monday night. Flooding from the Llano River isn't the only concern Texas is facing and the NWS forecasted major flooding at the Nueces River and Guadalupe River. Moderate flooding was also expected from the Colorado River, Sandy Creek, San Gabriel River, Frio River, Trinity River, Bedias Creek, North Bosque River and the Leon River. During moderate flooding, some evacuations will be ordered, buildings will have minor or moderate flood damage and water could make roads impassable. During major flooding, significant evacuations will be ordered, many buildings will have substantial damage and erosion problems are extreme.<doc-sep>The Llano River in Kingsland, Texas, rose over 16 feet between midnight and 6 a.m. local time, causing major flood damage to residential areas and transportation infrastructure. The river hit 39 feet during that six-hour time span and is expected to crest well over the major flood stage . At the time of press, the river has already risen to its highest level since 1935. The National Weather Service predicts that the river will crest at 41 feet later on Tuesday. The FM 2900 bridge is seen in the video above with water flowing over the deck as the flooded river has taken over the area. Reports on the CBS live stream stated the boats that had washed away and are banging against the bridge may have damaged it, causing it to collapse. The Llano County Emergency Operations Center has been activated and those living within a quarter-mile of the river are being asked to evacuate. There are three shelters opening for evacuees: John Kuykendall Arena & Events Center at 2200 W Ranch Road 152; Lutie Watkins Memorial United Methodist Church at 800 Wright St.; and Kingsland Community Center at 3451 Rose Hill Dr.<doc-sep>
The Llano River's floodwaters destroyed a traffic bridge in Kingsland, Texas Oct. 16. KINGSLAND, Texas — The FM 2900 bridge in Kingsland collapsed Tuesday morning due to rushing floodwaters from the Llano River. The power of water: RM 2900 bridge in Kingsland washed away. #TurnAroundDontDrown #atxtraffic Road closures at https://t.co/FA8rsTh6VJ pic.twitter.com/MeEwj30cnv — TxDOT Austin (@TxDOTAustin) October 16, 2018 The Llano River crested at 39.9 feet Oct. 16 -- the highest height in more than 80 years. Just after 9:30 a.m., the Texas Department of Transportation in Austin said the Kingsland bridge was washed away. The Llano County Emergency Management team reported early Tuesday morning that the bridge was at risk of flooding because of the flood history of the location. PHOTOS: Llano River floods 2900 bridge in Kingsland 1/6 2/6 3/6 4/6 5/6 6/6 1 / 6 It's not known if anyone was injured in the bridge collapse. Justin Cullison captured video yards away from where the bridge was about five minutes after it collapsed. Large pieces from the bridge can be seen poking out from underneath the flood waters. The flooding of the Llano River set on a series of mass evacuations for people in multiple cities who live along the water. According to TxDOT, the bridge was built in 1969. The bridge was made of concrete and steel pilings with concrete decking. It was built to withstand a 50-year flood level. It was last inspected in May 2017, when it was deemed "structurally sound." TxDOT-maintained bridges are inspected every two years. "It's going to be a big hold up in everything we do because we're going to have to drive so far to go out or get back in," said Billy Baker, who lives blocks away from the bridge. Billy and Debora Baker were out watching what was left of the bridge, hours after the flooding waters made it collapse. "Just getting in and out of this area is going to be our main problem," Billy explained. "I really did enjoy having that bridge while it lasted," his wife, Debora, explained. Once the water recedes, TxDOT crews will inspect the damage and decide how to repair it. This will be a priority for the agency and repairs will be expedited. Until then, drivers can use SH 71 or US 281 to travel north or south, as well as RM 1431 once water levels have receded.