'It's bad. Homes that did not flood in Harvey are flooding now.'
A flash flood warning was issued late Wednesday evening for Chambers, Liberty and Jefferson counties, KTRK-TV reported. At the time, the estimated rainfall was six to nine inches.
"It's bad. Homes that did not flood in Harvey are flooding now," Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick told theThe National Weather Service in Houston made it clear that Imelda's potential flooding would be life-threatening in a statement released toHurricane Harvey hit Texas in 2017. Harvey inflicted $125 billion in damages and killed 68 people. It's tied with Hurricane Katrina for the costliest hurricane in American history.
Texas citizens affected are sharing their experiences in written statements on Twitter, too. Some claimed they're stranded as the floodwaters block their ability to get home. One user, @RiveraSavanna, questioned if she'd be able to get home from work.
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