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9 numbers you should know about Imelda's impact

People wait for the feeder road to clear of flood waters off of Highway 69 North on Sept. 19, 2019, in Houston.

HOUSTON – Here are some numbers to know about Tropical DepressionĀ Imelda.Ā 

2,000:Ā Rescues that have been performedĀ so far in Harris County,Ā according to the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office.

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1,651:Ā Vehicles that have been towed as of 10 a.m. Friday, according to Houston Police. TheĀ number isĀ expected to increase as the day progresses.

1,125:Ā Weather-related calls have been fielded by dispatchers at the Harris County SheriffsĀ Office as of 2:25Ā p.m. Friday.

425:Ā High-water rescues have been performed, according to HSCO.

365:Ā Stranded vehicles, according to HSCO.

150:Ā Tow trucks that wereĀ used across Houston to remove flooded cars on Thursday.

43:Ā Inches of rain fell in Beaumont, making Imelda the fifthĀ wettest tropical cycloneĀ in US history.

43:Ā The number of major crashes that occurred, according to HSCO.

3: People have died due to the storm. TwoĀ in Beaumont, one in Harris County.

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