Marcusen Park Stadium Flooded Austin Resident Battles Repeated Basement Flooding

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Floodwaters are receding in Austin after intense storms, but significant damage persists, particularly at Marcusen Park Baseball Stadium. By midday Friday, the stadium was submerged, though conditions improved by 6 p. m. , leaving surrounding roads inaccessible. Kathy Serratore, president of the Marcusen Park Board Association, indicated that the status of upcoming games relies on volunteer evaluations scheduled for Saturday.

In a related challenge, resident Amy Koppelman has faced ongoing basement flooding since purchasing her home two years ago, worsened by recent storms. She noted that even light rain can lead to water accumulation, forcing her to bail water manually from her basement. “It feels as though you are trying to empty a bucket while two more are being filled,” she explained, highlighting the urgency of her situation. As she awaits county support for a new sump pump, Koppelman faces rising repair costs with each storm. Community members can assist with cleanup efforts at Marcusen Park or contribute to Koppelman’s GoFundMe page for her home restoration.

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