Storms pounding Texas trigger historic flooding; homes damaged, residents rescued in major evacuations due to intense rains and rising river levels
Livingston, Texas – Flooding in Texas is escalating due to severe storms and heavy rains, causing widespread damage and necessitating evacuations. The recent storms are part of a series of extreme weather events that have been hammering the state since early April, including tornadoes, large hail, and record-breaking rainfall. The situation has become critical, with some areas experiencing rainfall levels not seen since the devastating floods of Hurricane Harvey in 2017. Communities north of Houston …