Dramatic photos show extent of flooding in Texas
Digital Reporter
Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 3:27 PM - At least eight people are dead after powerful storms tore through Texas, causing widespread damage and prompting evacuations.
On Tuesday, authorities spent the morning helping residents evacuate in a city near Austin, Texas, after a creek broke its banks, causing the area to flood.
A series of powerful storms hit the region over the weekend followed by as much as 280 mm of additional precipitation in some communities Monday night into Tuesday.
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Highways and roads were inundated, bringing traffic to a standstill as motorists abandoned their cars.
While parts of Texas have dried out, others continue to battle flood conditions -- and there could be more rain to come.
PHOTOS: FLOODING IN TEXAS:
Oh, just a utility pole floating on by. No big deal. #houstonflood pic.twitter.com/2M3NAIRJOx
— theneener (@theneener) May 26, 2015Parking garage all vehicles totaled near Brays Bayou #houstonflood pic.twitter.com/cHKwOWWdzA
— Rudy Alvarado (@rudyhtown) May 26, 2015well I'm not getting anywhere today #houstonflood pic.twitter.com/6r8BUte4YG
— becca (@rebeccachretien) May 26, 2015
