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The state’s flood plan shows which Texans are most at risk of flooding and suggests billions of dollars more are needed for flood mitigation projects. Texas’ first-ever statewide flood plan ...
The torrential rains resulted in widespread, severe flooding across Houston and surrounding suburbs—the worst since Tropical Storm Allison in 2001. 5 people died in flood-related incidents. In Harris County alone, more than 1,800 high water rescues were conducted; 744 homes and 400 apartments were inundated with water.
Trump made a formal request for $5.95 billion in federal funding on August 31 for affected areas, the vast majority of which would go to FEMA. [79] Texas Governor Greg Abbott deployed the state's entire National Guard for search and rescue, recovery, and clean up operations due to the devastating damage caused by the storm and resulting floods.
Hurricane Harvey stalled over southeastern Texas, dropping over fifty inches of rain in some places, causing major flooding, especially in the Houston metropolitan area and the Beaumont–Port Arthur metropolitan area. [83] At least 70 individuals died from the storm, and over 80% of Hurricane Harvey's death toll was associated with drowning.
In Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott earlier this week directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to provide resources to communities ahead of severe weather impacting the state.
At least one spot bested a record set more than a century ago. According to NOAA's National Water Prediction Service, the Navasota River gauge near Easterly, Texas set a new record high Thursday ...
Wind gusts soared up to 71 miles per hour (114 km/h) in Dimmitt, Texas, while hail in Snyder, Texas reached 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) of rain. [5] Several cities in Texas broke rainfall records May 19 with 2–3 inches (5.1–7.6 cm) of rain. [23] Parts of Jefferson County, Texas were put under a flash flood emergency, which also extended into ...
At least 224 people have been rescued from homes and vehicles in Harris County, Texas, an official said Saturday night, with more rain expected over the weekend in the wake of strong storms and ...