May 4th 2024.
Over the weekend, heavy rains caused high waters to flood various neighborhoods in the Houston area. This led to a number of rescues, with crews saving over 400 people from their homes, rooftops, and roads that were now submerged in murky water. With the situation becoming more dire, many residents were forced to evacuate their properties.
The flooding was widespread, affecting not just Houston but also rural areas in East Texas. Game wardens were called in to assist, using airboats to navigate through the waist-high waters and rescue those who were unable to leave in time. In one instance, a family and their three dogs were brought to safety as the water continued to rise around their cars and home. As the day progressed, a flood watch remained in effect, with forecasters warning of more rainfall and the possibility of major flooding.
In the northeast Houston neighborhood of Kingswood, Aron Brown and his wife Jamie were among the residents who gathered to witness the rising waters. They had driven or walked to a nearby flooded intersection to see the effects of the flooding firsthand. Nearby restaurants and a gas station were already submerged, and the water was starting to flow into parts of their own subdivision. However, Brown remained calm, noting that their home was at a higher elevation compared to others in the area.
In fact, Brown even compared the current situation to the devastating Hurricane Harvey that hit in 2017. While there was definitely cause for concern, he pointed out that the flooding during that time had reached the top of the nearby power lines. It was clear that the situation, while serious, was not as severe as it had been during the hurricane.
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