US: Highways Turn to Rivers After Powerful Storms Batter North Texas

Severe thunderstorms tore across North Texas on the night of Wednesday, March 4, causing widespread damage and historic rainfall totals. Roofs were ripped apart, highways were submerged, and neighborhoods were left reeling in the aftermath. Torrential downpours led to dangerous flash flooding, especially along Interstate 45 in Hutchins. Footage shared online shows sections of the freeway transformed into what appears to be a flowing river, with multiple vehicles stranded.

US: Multiple Lanes Closed On I-45 In Spring, Texas After Fiery 18-Wheeler Crash

All southbound lanes on I-45 just north of Rayford Road in Spring, Texas were closed on Thursday morning, May 30, after an 18-wheeler flipped over and burst into flames. The driver was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, officials said.

US: Hundreds Rescued As Severe Flooding Continued In Houston Area 4

Hundreds of people were rescued from homes and vehicles in Harris County and surrounding areas in Texas as severe flooding continued after heavy downpours hit the area. This drone video filmed on Saturday, May 4, shows flooding around Interstate 45 in Conroe.

US: Hundreds Rescued As Severe Flooding Continued In Houston Area 5

Hundreds of people were rescued from homes and vehicles in Harris County and surrounding areas in Texas as severe flooding continued after heavy downpours hit the area. This drone video filmed on Saturday, May 4, shows flooding around Interstate 45 in Conroe.

US: Hundreds Rescued As Severe Flooding Continued In Houston Area

Hundreds of people were rescued from homes and vehicles in Harris County and surrounding areas in Texas as severe flooding continued after heavy downpours hit the area. This drone video filmed on Saturday, May 4, shows flooding around Interstate 45 in Conroe.

US: Hundreds Rescued As Severe Flooding Continued In Houston Area 2

Hundreds of people were rescued from homes and vehicles in Harris County and surrounding areas in Texas as severe flooding continued after heavy downpours hit the area. This drone video filmed on Saturday, May 4, shows flooding around Interstate 45 in Conroe.

US: Hundreds Rescued As Severe Flooding Continued In Houston Area 3

Hundreds of people were rescued from homes and vehicles in Harris County and surrounding areas in Texas as severe flooding continued after heavy downpours hit the area. This drone video filmed on Saturday, May 4, shows flooding around Interstate 45 in Conroe.

US: Severe Flooding Hits Houston Area Prompting Evacuation Orders 2

Roads and rivers remained flooded on Friday, May 3, after severe thunderstorms brought heavy rainfall to north Houston on Thursday. Mandatory evacuations have been in effect in San Jacinto and Harris counties due to flooding. Flooding has also been reported in Walker, Polk, and Montgomery counties.