PORT LAVACA, Tx – Deborah Harris and her husband Mike Harris have been monitoring water levels near their RV at the Light House Beach RV Park all Tuesday morning.
"Being concerned for the safety of us all here, and the people at the park, and we figure if we get out and move around we can watch," said Deborah Harris. "Watch the water line because this is our life. This is where we live."
The RV Park is one of several areas along Matagorda Bay hit hard by Tropical Storm Bill.
"Unless it gets any higher then we'll go have to find higher ground but I think we are pretty good where we're at," said Mike Harris.
The area was hit with 60 mph winds and several inches of rain which caused flooding in many low lying areas.
Steve Robertson drove into Port Lavaca to fish not knowing Tropical Storm Bill was on its way to the coast. He decided it would be best to hunker down.
"I think you'd be a fool to try and drive in this kind of weather," said Steve Robertson. "You'd be an idiot. I wouldn't drive in this."
The Magnolia Beach Fire Department performed at least one rescue. A family near heavy flooding was rescued by officials.
"Am I scared? No, I'm fine. I come from tornado country," said Deborah Harris.
The Red Cross also opened a shelter in Olivia on Highway 172 at the Bayside Community Church.