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Floodwaters continued to rise in Texas as storms dumped almost a foot of rain on the Houston area. At least 10 people are still missing, and 17 confirmed killed by the holiday weekend storms in Texas and Oklahoma according to the Associated Press.
A Texas mom, Laura McComb, and her two children are among those still missing. Her husband Jonathan was found after the cabin they were staying in was swept off its pilings and rushed downstream where it hit a bridge and splintered apart. McComb said he is hopeful they will be found safe.
Heavy rains throught Texas put the city of Houston under massive amounts of water, closing roadways and trapping residents in their cars and buildings, according to local reports. (Photo: Aaron M. Sprecher/AFP/Getty Images)
Mayor Annise Parker said that as many as 4,000 properties in Houston may have suffered “significant damage,” although the assessment is complicated by all the water.
The floodwaters affected virtually every part of the city and paralyzed some areas. Firefighters carried out more than 500 water rescues, most involving stranded motorists. At least 2,500 vehicles were abandoned by drivers seeking higher ground, officials said.
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