We are all glad you  are safe John
I did not see the picture of the cat

Do you know if they have started relief funds up there yet  other than the
Red cross who I refuse to deal with

Having once hydroplaned on a bridge and spun out, years ago,
fortunately without hitting anything, I now know not to drive too fast
in a pouring rain, particularly if parts of the road are flooded
several inches deep by runoff.

By the time I hit the hardest rain, I was off the Interstate and
driving down a twisty country road.  Between the bends in the road and
the heavy rain, there were times my visibility was down to just a few
car-lengths.  I considered finding somewhere to park until the rain
let up, but decided that, given the possibility of a tornado, I would
rather keep going until I could make it to my destination, rather than
remaining in the car.