After nearly a year of flooding issues, Baytown woman says ceiling caved in at apartment complex and almost fell on her head
Vanessa Sylvester said sheโs been dealing with flooding issues for nearly a year, but after having to dodge a soggy ceiling that almost fell on her head last week, she said she canโt take it anymore.
On 4th anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, Harris County Flood Control District says all flood-prone improvement projects have started
On the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, the Harris County Flood Control District announced that all projects that are part of a multi-billion-dollar post Harvey bond program have begun.
Michigan governor declares state of emergency over "extraordinary flooding"
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) declared a state of emergency Saturday over what she called "extraordinary flooding," which caused power outages, sewer backups and left dozens of drivers stranded.Driving the news: Flood watches were in place through Sunday, after up to 7 inches of rain fell in some parts of the state over the past few days, per the National Weather Service. Stay on top of the latest market trends and economic insights with Axios Markets. Subscribe for freeThe big picture: More than 47
news.yahoo.com23 local fire departments prepare for possible street flooding, severe weather
Houston Fire Department has everything from inflatable boats to high water rescue vehicles strategically stationed throughout the city, ready to go if needed. Some of the equipment was already put into good use in the Kingwood area after Monday evening storms.
Liberty County family says they were surrounded by water, stranded for days after Saturday nightโs storm
Surrounded by water and stranded for days. That was the situation the Arnold family said they were in after Saturday nightโs storm in Liberty County turned their Plum Grove home into an island.
Brookside Village residents say $295 million project could have stop community from flooding
BROOKSIDE VILLAGE, Texas โ Sheryl Karolinski was out of town when Tropical Storm Beta struck her Brookside Village home and pushed an estimated three inches of water inside. City hall has served as the hub to push out supplies. With no assistance from the county, state, or federal level the people in Brookside largely have had to help themselves. In Brookside Village, they donโt want to lose anymore. โI believe thereโs $295 million for the project to start widening the creek that goes through the city,โ said Greg Thomas, a city councilperson.
Residents in Pearland cleaning up after flood damage
PEARLAND โ The rain may be gone, but the water hasnโt quite receded in some Houston neighborhoods. The intersection of Longwood and Myrtlewood drives in Pearland looks like an island because itโs surrounded by water, which has started to recede. The back part of his home is surrounded by several feet of flood water from the Clear Creek. Stasny says he has flood insurance and heโs waiting on an inspector to look at the damage. Now, his family is cleaning up, removing the sheetrock and starting over on a home they just re-built.
WATCH: Floating fire ant pile spotted in League City flood waters caused by Beta
The City of League City shared a video on Twitter showing two fire ant colonies floating in Beta flood waters at Countryside Park. In the post, the city warns people that those piles are one of the many reasons walking through flood water can be dangerous. FLOATING ANT PILESThis is one of the reasons why you should avoid walking through flood water. Floating ant piles-like this one found at Countryside Park-can form and be very dangerous. Have you ever encountered one of these ant colonies on the move?
Whatโs in a name? City wants you to โName that Drainโ
HOUSTON โ The Houston โName that Drainโ contest has been extended through October in order to give people a chance to participate. Look at all those drains (Check out the interactive map)! RELATED: Houstonโs Adopt-A-Drain program falls short of expectationsIn order to participate in the contest, the participant must be 18 or older and the drain must be officially adopted in the Adopt-a-Drain database. The name may not contain lewd language, profanity or hate speech. According to the contest rules, the first place winner will be chosen by the city and will receive a โsmall blue tile plaque, as well as a tool bundle including a DeWalt power tools set โฆ and drain maintenance tools donated by the Houston ToolBank.โGo online to learn more information about the contest or the Adopt-a-Drain project.
At least five killed as flooding continues in South
Days of torrential rainfall have triggered flooding in the lower Mississippi Valley. Some rivers are expected to crest Saturday, adding to the trouble. At least three weather-related deaths have been reported and hundreds of rescues have taken place. David Begnaud reports from Bossier City, Louisiana.
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