HOUSTON – A line of powerful storms moved through Houston early Wednesday morning, dumping more than 6 inches of rain in some locations.
The heavy rain led to high water on many freeways during the morning commute. Authorities closed parts of several freeways because of rising waters. Streets in a number of Houston neighborhoods, including Meyerland and Kashmere Gardens, were also flooded.
The Harris County Flood Control District reported that many bayous were full. Officials said Keegans and Brays bayous were over their banks, but have crested.
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“Over a 3- to 4-hour span this morning, rainfall amounts of 4 to 6 inches occurred over the Keegans and Brays bayou watersheds of southwest Harris County into downtown Houston,” officials said in a statement.
Officials said significant flooding was reported along U.S. Highway 59 from Fort Bend County to the northeast side of downtown Houston. Widespread flooding on roads and underpasses was also reported.
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The Houston Fire Department reports over 75 flood-related calls throughout Houston, a majority of these were to assist stranded motorists. One swift-water rescue took place in the Houston Heights area and no injuries were reported.
The Houston Police Department reports 132 vehicles have been towed from City streets or freeways since midnight.
If you were forced to abandon your car in the street and it has been towed, you can find it online at findmytowedcar.com or by calling 713-308-8580.
More than a dozen area schools were either delayed or closed because of the dangerous weather.
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The city said it has received 20 reports of structural flooding throughout Houston as a result of these storms.
Damage assessment teams will be deployed once conditions improve to verify these claims and further document them.
Additionally, over 130 reports of street flooding and 9 reports of debris/trees in the street have been received by Houston 311.
Houston residents who have experienced flooding, especially those who have sustained damage to their home or business should call 311 (713-837-0311) or visit houston311.org to make a report to the city.
Parts of northeast Houston were also placed under a tornado warning early Wednesday, but there was no confirmation that a tornado touched down.
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The City of Houston Emergency Operations Center (EOC), located at the Houston Emergency Center in north Houston has been activated since early this morning with staff from the Houston Police Department, Houston Fire Department, Office of Emergency Management, Mayor's Office of Public Safety & Homeland Security, and Public Works & Engineering Department.
The EOC will remain activated through the afternoon to ensure emergency response agencies have quick access to the resources and information they need to respond effectively.