Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster in several counties, including Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Hardin, Harris, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Newton, Orange and San Jacinto after the remnants of Tropical Depression Imelda unleashed torrential rain Thursday in parts of Southeast Texas. The floods prompted hundreds of water rescues and road closures as the powerful storm system drew comparisons to Hurricane Harvey two years ago.
Below are some of the images and videos those in the devastated area are posting on social media.
https://www.facebook.com/kimmy.mcpaynescott/videos/2971771449505643/
https://www.facebook.com/abc13Houston/videos/1108447432682581/
Underpass at 1485 and 59
MLK and College intersection in Beaumont, TX.
North Houston Post Office collapsed.
https://www.facebook.com/100008571579296/videos/2104538136508552/?t=0
:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/fd00248f901ee5091236eb0fa0473743/DPS%20Texas%20Capitol%20MG%20TT%2010.jpg?resize=440,264 "Man Crashes Stolen 18-Wheeler Into DPS Office, Killing One And Injuring Several Others")
:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/474ce36c7dc42f4b4356ffa483e275a9/SpaceX%20Brownsville%20MGO%20TT%2005.jpg?resize=440,264 "South Texas Groups Trying To Stop State’s Land Swap With SpaceX")
:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/3dd0fae2a594c7ae8cf4695805d8ebaa/Biden%20Levee%20Construction%20EG%20TT%2016?resize=440,264 "Texas National Guard member charged with Human Smuggling After High-Speed Chase Near The Border")
