Record rain floods Houston, 167 vehicles removed and towed, Texas

Record rain floods Houston, 167 vehicles removed and towed, Texas

Entire neighborhoods were left underwater after rapid rainfall swept through Houston overnight Wednesday, July 4, 2018, washing away roads and stranding motorists. Local media described the event as 'extreme.' The police said they had 167 vehicles removed…

Severe weather hits Texas, heavy rainfall, floods and tornadoes

Severe weather hits Texas, heavy rainfall, floods and tornadoes

Severe storms caused property damage and flash flooding across parts of southern Texas on Wednesday and Thursday, March 28 and 29, 2018. On Wednesday afternoon heavy rain turned roads into rivers on the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas….

Snow is falling in Houston, TX, last measurable snow there was 8 years ago

Snow is falling in Houston, TX, last measurable snow there was 8 years ago

Snow is falling across parts of northern Mexico and Texas, US on Friday, December 8, 2017, including Houston where the last measurable snow fell 8 years ago. "What a memorable shift," NWS Houston said. "We measured 1 – 1.5 inches [2.5 – 3.8 cm] of…

Widespread flash flooding hits parts of Houston, Texas

Widespread flash flooding hits parts of Houston, Texas

Due to torrential rainfall overnight, parts of Houston, Texas, particularly its west side, are affected by widespread flash flooding. There are multiple flood warnings and watches in effect for some creeks and bayous in the city which will remain in effect through…

Tropical Storm “Cindy” hits US Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm “Cindy” hits US Gulf Coast

The center of Tropical Storm "Cindy" crossed the coast between Cameron, Louisiana and Port Arthur, Texas between 07:00 and 08:00 UTC (02:00 and 03:00 CDT) on Thursday, June 22, 2017. Although Cindy is now weakening, it will continue to produce heavy…

Severe storm closes international border bridge in Laredo, US-Mexico

Severe storm closes international border bridge in Laredo, US-Mexico

A severe thunderstorm brought damaging winds and heavy rain to US – Mexico border region late May 21, 2017, forcing authorities to close the Laredo – Nuevo Laredo bridge, one of the busiest commercial crossings between the two countries. The traffic is being…