A Houston fire spokesman says firefighters responded
to at least 50 calls for water rescues after heavy downpours and
thunderstorms hit the area.
Spokesman Jay Evans says most of the
calls Saturday came from motorists who mistakenly drove into high water
and became trapped. He says there have been no reports of injuries or
deaths.
The Houston Chronicle reports
that officials are warning people to stay off the roads. Flood Control
District officials reported as much as 6 inches of rainfall in some
parts of Harris County in three hours, mostly in the west, southwest and
central parts of the area.
County officials say at least three
bayous and creeks are close to capacity, which could potentially cause
surrounding streets and low-lying areas to flood.
http://www.nbcdfw.com/weather/stories/Houston-Downpours-Lead-To-Many-Water-Rescue-Calls-205049441.html
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