Recent Floods Lead to an Eerie Feel at Texas Waterpark

There is something about abandoned places that intrigues most of us. During the recent floods in central Texas, Schlitterbahn Waterpark in New Braunfels was forced to close due to rising waters on the Comal River. A video posted to TikTok shows an active water park to appear abandoned, and it's kind of creepy. Schlitterbahn has already reopened for business.

Schlitterbahn is fed by the Comal river.

For those of you who don't know, Schlitterbahn has two sections. The original West section is directly fed from the Comal River, which feeds water to many of the slides at the original park. As a precaution during flooding and massive rain events, the park will drain some of the slides. This is to prevent runoff, debris, and contaminated water from being used on rides. The video was posted to TikTok by ch3rrybombp0p. 

@ch3rrybombp0p first time i’ve ever seen the tube rides without water! obviously this dosent matter at all since people have lost their lives, it’s still interesting to see! #schlitterbahn#schlitterbahnwaterpark#newbraunfels#tiktok#trending♬ aquatic ambience - Scizzie

Flash Flood warning announced over New Braunfels loud speaker.

Another video posted to TikTok by meetchtik shows a warning being played in New Braunfels advising of the Flash Flood warning. Our prayers to all those who have been affected by these horrible floods.

@meechtik Sound on Our time in #newbraunfels came to an end early due to #flashflood warnings this morning. We made it safely back home, our hearts are filled with sadness with the #guadaluperiver floods Stay safe y'all! #turnarounddontdrown#schlitterbahn#fypシ♬ original sound - Michelle | WFH Mom

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