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Abbott confirmed three deaths from the storms, none were recorded from flooded areas.

The Bosque County Sheriff's Office said they believe the man was swept away by rushing flood waters on Sunday, May 5.

Floodwaters in the Houston area and parts of Southeast Texas are starting to recede, allowing residents to begin returning to their homes and assess damages after days of heavy rainfall.

The rain has finally let up and the rivers are receding. Residents are returning home to survey the devastation.

People north of Houston said they haven’t seen flooding like this since Hurricane Harvey. The state is now ramping up recovery efforts after first responders spent the weekend rescuing hundreds of people whose homes were surrounded by water.

Gov Greg Abbott asked people to report their damage in order to get any federal financial assistance

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HOUSTON -- Floodwaters in the Houston area and parts of southeast Texas began to recede on Monday, allowing residents to begin returning to their homes and assess damages after days of heavy rainfall that pummeled the area and led to hundreds of rescues -- including people who were stranded on rooftops.

Authorities advise drivers to be aware of their surroundings and not put themselves or their car at risk of being swept away.

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