The Flood Watch for southeast Texas and the Houston area has been extended to 7 p.m. on Sunday with a Flood Warning going into effect for surrounding rivers.
Rain was expected to fall off and on in the region through at least Sunday. Thousands of residents have either evacuated or are now under shelter orders.
Wet weather across Texas could worsen floods in southeast corner of state gilmermirror.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from gilmermirror.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Houston flooding continues despite break in the rain Saturday houstonchronicle.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from houstonchronicle.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Local leaders warn: Prepare for long weekend of rain and flooding in Southeast Texas counties gilmermirror.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from gilmermirror.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.