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Cajun Navy volunteer who experienced 2025 floods: 'Not really sure what to say anymore'
By Abigail Jones at Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
Ryan Logue started volunteering with the Cajun Navy last year when deadly floods hit his hometown of Kerrville. Early Thursday morning, he woke up to another major flash flood, something he said is one of the hardest things he's seen in a long time.
Key takeaway Early Thursday morning, he woke up to another major flash flood, something he said is one of the hardest things he's seen in a long time.
Why this matters in The Odessa
The recent flooding in Odessa brings to mind the vulnerability of the Permian Basin area to severe weather events. Ryan Logue's experience with the Cajun Navy, though rooted in his hometown of Kerrville, resonates with local residents who have faced their own share of flooding and flash floods. As the region continues to grow and develop, the need for effective emergency response and flood mitigation strategies becomes increasingly pressing. The fact that Logue, a volunteer with experience in disaster response, is left searching for words to describe the devastation suggests the gravity of the situation. For Odessa residents, the question now is how the city will learn from these events and work to prevent or minimize the impact of future floods, particularly in low-lying areas and neighborhoods prone to flooding. The city's response to this crisis will be closely watched by the community.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Ryan Logue started volunteering with the Cajun Navy last year when deadly floods hit his hometown of Kerrville. Early Thursday morning, he woke up to another major flash flood, something he said is one of the hardest things he's seen in a long time.
When was this published? This article was first published on July 16, 2026 by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) and curated for The Odessa readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Abigail Jones at Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar). To learn more about how The Odessa selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
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