Historic flooding in Houston

• The historic flooding in Houston

Heavy tropical rains and minor flooding in Houston are a natural phenomenon, which the locals have long been accustomed. Nothing surprising - Houston is located in the subtropical zone in the Gulf of Mexico, so the tropical storms are a natural phenomenon.

Tropical downpour fell upon Houston on the night of 17 on April 18 went beyond the normal rainfall, and a historic flood, the worst in the last 15 years. Six hours on the territory of Houston has dropped 432 mm of rainfall, floods inundated about 1,000 houses, 1,200 people were rescued from the flooded areas, the flood claimed the lives of seven people.

On the impending storm warning in advance of all, schools and most offices were closed.

The police had prepared the barriers to overlap flooded road sections, the National Guard was mobilized and ready on Sunday night.

The small river passing through Houston, eventually was converted into a hydraulic structure, copes with small torrential rains. The river was deepened to 15 meters, the banks have been strengthened throughout the upper crest of the dam was strengthened more about a meter high. Despite the best efforts of engineers, stream spill has caused flooding of homes.

In addition to the heavy rain in some parts of the city was hail with a diameter of about three centimeters.

The total amount of damage caused by the elements is about $ 5 billion.

To the right is just a small river spilled. Flooded Highway 10.

During a hurricane about 123 000 homes were left without light. Brigades of electricians were ready, and with a blast of water started to liquidate the continuity of electricity.

View in the other direction, from the previous photo.

for 12 hours electricity supply has been restored.

Floodplain floods. Who saw a stop sign - well done.

In addition to the human rescuers had to help farmers who have cattle remained on the sidelines.

Flooded Highway 45 near the center of Houston.

The National Guard transported from flooded sections 70 horses.

Floodplain River near downtown.

Local drivers who know the depth of roads, continued to move around the city, despite the flooded sections of roads and highways.

Washed over the truck.