Stacie Parrish, the proprietor of Pin Center Bowl in Cleburne, usually welcomes rain as it often brings in customers looking for indoor activities like bowling. However, recent severe weather has turned this friend into a foe, forcing her business to close for approximately two weeks.
During the first weekend of May, a tree toppled onto Parrish’s roof, causing water to flood into her establishment and damage her breaker box. Now, she faces the daunting task of repairing the roof and equipment, but the persistent rain has hindered progress.
Parrish is adamant about ensuring the facility is completely dry before reopening, as she places a bucket under a leaky roof where her breaker is located.
In addition to Parrish’s struggles, the rain on Thursday resulted in hundreds of power outages across Johnson County. At one point, Oncor Energy’s outage map showed over 750 customers without power in the city of Joshua.
Residents like Bill Dohrwadt and his neighbor experienced sudden power cuts, causing concern, especially for those reliant on sump pumps to prevent flooding.
During an NBC 5 interview with Jamie Moore, Johnson County’s emergency management coordinator, the power outage occurred, highlighting the challenges posed by the ongoing severe weather.
Moore expressed astonishment at the severity of this year’s weather season, noting that even unexpected areas have experienced flooding. Cleanup crews were deployed to clear debris and address overtopped roads, with the Texas A&M Task Force on standby for potential water rescues.
Despite facing setbacks from the recent storms, Parrish remains hopeful that her business will reopen soon, with a hopeful outlook and a reliance on community support to navigate through these challenges.
