Harvey made landfall as a category 4 hurricane near Rockport, Texas during the evening of August 25th. The storm then weakened to a tropical storm and slowed,  looping back and tracking over SE Texas then back over the Gulf of Mexico making a second landfall along the Louisiana coast during the early morning hours of August 30th. Over that 5 day period over Southeast Texas TS Harvey produced catastrophic flooding with a large area of 30 to 60 inches of rain, 23 tornadoes, tropical storm force winds and a moderate storm surge near Matagorda Bay.  In some of the heavier bands rain fell at a rate of over 5 inches per hour. This copious record amount of rain over a  led to catastrophic flooding. Thousands of homes, businesses, and roads were flooded due to flash flooding and sheet flow from long duration intense rain. Main stem rivers and adjoining tributaries, creeks and bayous reached full capacity and came out of their banks and this also contributed to the massive flooding across southeastern Texas.

Flash Flood in FORT BEND, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 00:45:00 to 26-AUG-17 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHMOND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Sections of FM 762 were flooded around SH 69 south of Richmond.
Major record level flooding of both the Brazos and San Bernard Rivers caused significant home flooding from Richmond to Rosharon. Massive flooding occurred in Tierra Grande subdivision along the San Bernard River in southwestern Fort Bend County. Home flooding occurred at Valley Lodge in Simonton, along Edgewood and Baudet Roads in Richmond, along Bar, Barker, Cumings, Sixth Street, Avenue B and Rio Brazos Roads in Rosenberg. Sections of FM 2759 as well as the Grand River, Rivers Edge and Pecan Estates in Thompsons flooded. Many countywide roads became inundated in flood waters including, but not limited to, Highway 90A, Pitts Road, FM 1489, FM 723, FM 1093, FM 359, SH 6 feeder roads, Sienna Parkway, Carrol Road, McKeever Road, Knights Court, Miller Road, river Oaks Road, Thompsons Ferry Road, Strange Drive, Greenwood Drive, Second Street and low lying roads in Quail Valley in Missouri City.  Due to record pool levels in Barker Reservoir, homes in Cinco Ranch flooded. Big Creek flooding in Needville caused the flooding of homes on Ansel Road.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 08:00:00 to 26-AUG-17 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Water was reported over sections of I-45 northbound where TXDOT reported flooding at the FM 1097 intersection.
Record pool levels on Lake Conroe required downstream releases that flooded numerous downstream homes, businesses and vehicles. Major flooding occurred along the San Jacinto River and the east Fork of the San Jacinto and its tributaries inundated tens to hundreds of residential subdivisions. There were hundreds of flooded homes along Lake, Spring, Peach and Caney Creeks.

Flash Flood in GALVESTON, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 07:00:00 to 29-AUG-17 22:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEAGUE CITY S S ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads were flooded and impassable across northern and western Galveston County.
Approximately 7,000 homes and 125 businesses were impacted by flood waters across the county. Clear Creek measured record levels that lead to the widespread flooding throughout Friendswood and League City. Major flooding occurred along the Dickinson Bayou; from Cemetery Road to east of Highway 3 along FM 517. Flood waters inundated sections of Interstate 45, Bay Area Boulevard, FM 528, FM 518 and numerous primary and secondary county roads.

Flash Flood in SAN JACINTO, TEXAS
From 27-AUG-17 13:00:00 to 28-AUG-17 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHEPHERD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was a report of high water closing Marie Street in Shepherd with numerous reports of other flooded roadways around the county.
Many roads and homes along the southern end of Lake Livingston were inundated. FM 3278 was inaccessible due to the inundation of flood waters. Major lowland flooding occurred on the Trinity River near Goodrich. Hundreds to thousands of homes received various levels of damage from flooding; from minor to being completely destroyed.

Flash Flood in GALVESTON, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 20:45:00 to 29-AUG-17 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRIENDSWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There were numerous water rescues and flooded homes within the Friendswood and Pearland areas. Roads and highways in and around these Houston suburbs were inundated and closed due to flash flooding. Mary's Creek and Cowart Creek overflowed their banks and exacerbated the flooding.
Approximately 7,000 homes and 125 businesses were impacted by flood waters across the county. Clear Creek measured record levels that lead to the widespread flooding throughout Friendswood and League City. Major flooding occurred along the Dickinson Bayou; from Cemetery Road to east of Highway 3 along FM 517. Flood waters inundated sections of Interstate 45, Bay Area Boulevard, FM 528, FM 518 and numerous primary and secondary county roads.

Flash Flood in GALVESTON, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 10:00:00 to 26-AUG-17 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEAGUE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Low water ways were flooded along FM 270 from FM 646 to NASA Road 1.
Approximately 7,000 homes and 125 businesses were impacted by flood waters across the county. Clear Creek measured record levels that lead to the widespread flooding throughout Friendswood and League City. Major flooding occurred along the Dickinson Bayou; from Cemetery Road to east of Highway 3 along FM 517. Flood waters inundated sections of Interstate 45, Bay Area Boulevard, FM 528, FM 518 and numerous primary and secondary county roads.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 20:15:00 to 29-AUG-17 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOMBALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There were numerous water rescues within Houston and the surrounding suburbs. Roads and highways in and around Houston inundated and closed due to flash flooding. Some of the reported flooded roads in Pasadena were Vista Street, Shafer Street, Fairmont Drive and Strawberry Road.
Catastrophic flooding occurred on nearly every one of the 22 watersheds in Harris County. 10 out of the 19 bayous in the county reached record crests and flooding. There was widespread flooding along Buffalo Bayou and upstream and downstream of both Addicks and Barkers Reservoirs due to record level pool elevations. There was major flooding of hundreds of homes within numerous neighboring subdivisions along the San Jacinto River and the East Fork of the San Jacinto River. Lake Conroe's releases and backwater flow from Lake Houston also contributed to the widespread flooding across the northern and northeastern sectors of the county.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 20:30:00 to 29-AUG-17 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOCKLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Local Official

There were numerous water rescues within Houston and the surrounding suburbs. Roads and highways in and around Houston inundated and closed due to flash flooding.
Catastrophic flooding occurred on nearly every one of the 22 watersheds in Harris County. 10 out of the 19 bayous in the county reached record crests and flooding. There was widespread flooding along Buffalo Bayou and upstream and downstream of both Addicks and Barkers Reservoirs due to record level pool elevations. There was major flooding of hundreds of homes within numerous neighboring subdivisions along the San Jacinto River and the East Fork of the San Jacinto River. Lake Conroe's releases and backwater flow from Lake Houston also contributed to the widespread flooding across the northern and northeastern sectors of the county.

Flash Flood in AUSTIN, TEXAS
From 28-AUG-17 03:30:00 to 28-AUG-17 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDUSTRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Portions of FM 109 between Industry and New Ulm was closed due to flooding.
Record level flooding along the Brazos River in San Felipe caused several homes to flood along FM 1458.

Flash Flood in GALVESTON, TEXAS
From 28-AUG-17 08:50:00 to 28-AUG-17 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEAGUE CITY S S ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooded roadways through Friendswood in and around the FM 2351 and FM 518 intersection.
Approximately 7,000 homes and 125 businesses were impacted by flood waters across the county. Clear Creek measured record levels that lead to the widespread flooding throughout Friendswood and League City. Major flooding occurred along the Dickinson Bayou; from Cemetery Road to east of Highway 3 along FM 517. Flood waters inundated sections of Interstate 45, Bay Area Boulevard, FM 528, FM 518 and numerous primary and secondary county roads.

Flash Flood in GALVESTON, TEXAS
From 28-AUG-17 18:30:00 to 28-AUG-17 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALLIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Sections of FM 518 in League City as well as parts of I-45 near the FM 518 exit were closed due to run off and Clear Creek flooding.
Approximately 7,000 homes and 125 businesses were impacted by flood waters across the county. Clear Creek measured record levels that lead to the widespread flooding throughout Friendswood and League City. Major flooding occurred along the Dickinson Bayou; from Cemetery Road to east of Highway 3 along FM 517. Flood waters inundated sections of Interstate 45, Bay Area Boulevard, FM 528, FM 518 and numerous primary and secondary county roads.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 08:00:00 to 26-AUG-17 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE CONROE DAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were impassable roads due to high water at Horseshoe Circle and Painted Blvd off the Grand Parkway, 19000 block of David Memorial from Sam's Club to Shenandoah Park, the 11000 block of River Oaks Drive, the 45 northbound lanes at Highway 242 and Hines Road in Willis.
Record pool levels on Lake Conroe required downstream releases that flooded numerous downstream homes, businesses and vehicles. Major flooding occurred along the San Jacinto River and the east Fork of the San Jacinto and its tributaries inundated tens to hundreds of residential subdivisions. There were hundreds of flooded homes along Lake, Spring, Peach and Caney Creeks.

Flash Flood in GALVESTON, TEXAS
From 29-AUG-17 07:00:00 to 30-AUG-17 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGH IS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rainfall exacerbated the the flooding of low lying areas along Highway 87 at Highway 124 on the eastern side of Bolivar Peninsula.
Approximately 7,000 homes and 125 businesses were impacted by flood waters across the county. Clear Creek measured record levels that lead to the widespread flooding throughout Friendswood and League City. Major flooding occurred along the Dickinson Bayou; from Cemetery Road to east of Highway 3 along FM 517. Flood waters inundated sections of Interstate 45, Bay Area Boulevard, FM 528, FM 518 and numerous primary and secondary county roads.

Flash Flood in GALVESTON, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 22:00:00 to 29-AUG-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRIENDSWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There were numerous water rescues within League City, Dickinson and Santa Fe. Flash flood waters, from sheet flooding and bayous/creeks coming out of banks, completely inundated hundreds to thousands of homes and businesses. Roads and highways in and around northern and central Galveston County were flooded and therefore closed for long time periods.
Approximately 7,000 homes and 125 businesses were impacted by flood waters across the county. Clear Creek measured record levels that lead to the widespread flooding throughout Friendswood and League City. Major flooding occurred along the Dickinson Bayou; from Cemetery Road to east of Highway 3 along FM 517. Flood waters inundated sections of Interstate 45, Bay Area Boulevard, FM 528, FM 518 and numerous primary and secondary county roads.

Flash Flood in GALVESTON, TEXAS
From 27-AUG-17 00:40:00 to 30-AUG-17 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEAGUE CITY S S ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There were numerous water rescues within League City and Dickinson. Flash flood waters, from sheet flooding and bayous/creeks coming out of banks, completely inundated hundreds to thousands of homes and businesses. Roads and highways such as but not limited to Calder and Walker Streets, Highway 96, FM 518, FM 517, sections of Highway 3 and FM 646 in and around  League City and Dickinson were flooded and therefore closed for long time periods.
Approximately 7,000 homes and 125 businesses were impacted by flood waters across the county. Clear Creek measured record levels that lead to the widespread flooding throughout Friendswood and League City. Major flooding occurred along the Dickinson Bayou; from Cemetery Road to east of Highway 3 along FM 517. Flood waters inundated sections of Interstate 45, Bay Area Boulevard, FM 528, FM 518 and numerous primary and secondary county roads.

Flash Flood in GALVESTON, TEXAS
From 27-AUG-17 04:00:00 to 27-AUG-17 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEAGUE CITY S S ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous flooded homes, businesses and vehicles around Friendswood from run off sheet flooding and from Mary's Creek and Clear Creek coming out of banks.
Approximately 7,000 homes and 125 businesses were impacted by flood waters across the county. Clear Creek measured record levels that lead to the widespread flooding throughout Friendswood and League City. Major flooding occurred along the Dickinson Bayou; from Cemetery Road to east of Highway 3 along FM 517. Flood waters inundated sections of Interstate 45, Bay Area Boulevard, FM 528, FM 518 and numerous primary and secondary county roads.

Tornado in WALLER, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 03:57:00 to 26-AUG-17 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KATY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tornado appeared to touch down at an RV and boat storage facility then cross Interstate 10. It then damaged Pepperl Fuchs facility on north side of Interstate. Tornado crossed from Fort Bend into Waller County.

Flash Flood in WHARTON, TEXAS
From 27-AUG-17 01:45:00 to 27-AUG-17 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LISSIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Sections of FM 1164 near Highway 90 were closed due to inundating flood waters.
There widespread catastrophic flooding from both the Colorado and San Bernard Rivers. Highway 59 was closed due to the flooding of the Colorado River between Hungerford and El Campo. Major flooding occurred along the Colorado River in the town of Wharton with homes, businesses and vehicles being inundated along the River Reach, Hobben Oaks, Bear Bottom, Elm Grove, River Valley and Pecan Valley subdivisions. County wide flooding of roads include, but are not limited to, Sunset Street, Elm Street, FM 102, North Alabama Road, US 59, CR 135, CR 150, CR 166, CR 133, CR 153, CR 102, CR 232, CR 244, CR 228, CR 137, FM 249 and FM 640. There was significant home flooding in the towns of Glenflora, Peach Acres and Orchard. The San Bernard River flooding caused sections of roads Highway 90A, FM 2919, FM 442, CR 151, CR 1096 and CR 1010 to go under water.

Flash Flood in GRIMES, TEXAS
From 27-AUG-17 03:00:00 to 27-AUG-17 05:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TODD MISSION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding caused road closures around Magnolia. Roads FM 1784 and FM 1486 were inundated with flood waters and closed.

Tropical Storm in MATAGORDA, TEXAS
From 25-AUG-17 12:00:00 to 29-AUG-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 500.00M
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Harvey made landfall as a category 4 hurricane near Rockport, Texas during the evening of August 25th then slowed and looped back tracking over SE Texas, back over the Gulf of Mexico then making a second landfall along the Louisiana coast during the early morning hours of August 30th. Matagorda and Jackson counties experienced moderate storm surge along Matagorda Bay, Tropical Storm force winds and major lowland flooding along the Palacious and Navidad Rivers.

Tornado in BRAZORIA, TEXAS
From 25-AUG-17 14:30:00 to 25-AUG-17 14:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERRY LNDG
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Very brief tornado touched down near HWY 36 with numerous trees snapped or downed. Barn also damaged.

Flash Flood in WALKER, TEXAS
From 27-AUG-17 03:45:00 to 27-AUG-17 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAWTHORNE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Portions of FM 1791 southwest of Huntsville and FM 1375 west of New Waverly were closed due to flood waters inundating the roadway.
Moderate flooding occurred along the Trinity River. Roads in the Deep River Plantation and Green Rich Shores subdivisions along Highway 980 and FM 3478, with the lowest homes in the Green Rich Shores subdivision, flooded. There was major lowland flooding along Bedias Creek that caused some roads to become inaccessible.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 27-AUG-17 10:00:00 to 28-AUG-17 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE OAK ACRES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The local media reported over 2,000 high water rescues within the warned area.
Catastrophic flooding occurred on nearly every one of the 22 watersheds in Harris County. 10 out of the 19 bayous in the county reached record crests and flooding. There was widespread flooding along Buffalo Bayou and upstream and downstream of both Addicks and Barkers Reservoirs due to record level pool elevations. There was major flooding of hundreds of homes within numerous neighboring subdivisions along the San Jacinto River and the East Fork of the San Jacinto River. Lake Conroe's releases and backwater flow from Lake Houston also contributed to the widespread flooding across the northern and northeastern sectors of the county.

Flash Flood in MATAGORDA, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 05:45:00 to 26-AUG-17 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEDGER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooded and impassable roadways with sections of SH 60 from FM 2668 and FM 521 near Wadsworth. Portions of SH 35 near Bay City were flooded.
The El Dorado, Oak Grove, and Tres Palacios subdivisions along the Tres Palacios River flooded. Major flooding occurred in Bay City along the Colorado River as levees were over topped by two feet.

Flash Flood in CHAMBERS, TEXAS
From 27-AUG-17 03:45:00 to 27-AUG-17 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEACH CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Sections of I-10, FM 565 at I-10 and SH 146 at Cherry Point Drive were all flooded and therefore closed across the county.
Major lowland flooding occurred along the Trinity River. Extensive flooding was observed in the Milam Bend subdivision (Baytown) along Cedar Bayou.

Tornado in MATAGORDA, TEXAS
From 25-AUG-17 15:08:00 to 25-AUG-17 15:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARGENT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief yet strong tornado moved onshore along the coast in Sargent causing significant damage to one home and overturning a motor home. Numerous trees were snapped and/or downed along the path as well as minor roof damage to several homes and businesses.

Tornado in BRAZORIA, TEXAS
From 25-AUG-17 17:11:00 to 25-AUG-17 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAILEY PRAIRIE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A high-end EF-0 tornado touched down east of West Columbia damaging numerous trees... roofs...and outbuildings in a neighborhood off of highway 35. A barn and several outbuildings were also destroyed on the east side of the Brazos River. Damage described by property owner. Property was flooded.

Flash Flood in LIBERTY, TEXAS
From 27-AUG-17 03:45:00 to 27-AUG-17 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTONWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Roadways SH 321 at US 90, the exit ramp at FM 1010 from the SH 105 and US 59 southbound were closed due to flooding.
There was record level, major flooding along the Trinity River with numerous flooded roads near the river including FM 787. Many homes were flooded north of the town of Liberty. Major flooding was also observed on the east fork of the San Jacinto River that caused significant flooding in Cleveland, Williams and Plum Grove. Numerous homes and businesses along the Highway 59 feeder roads, various roads in the town of Liberty, Wallace Road off of Highway 146, FM 1725, FM 2090, CR 388, CR 381, CR 3880, CR 332, CR 3664, CR 361, CR 3610, CR 3611, CR 3661, CR 349, CR 3612 and CR 3600 were flooded.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 27-AUG-17 12:45:00 to 28-AUG-17 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOMBALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There were numerous reports of flooded homes, businesses and vehicles from Tomball to Spring in northern Harris County. Streets in and around Butera Road southwest of Stagecoach were impassable due to flooding.
Catastrophic flooding occurred on nearly every one of the 22 watersheds in Harris County. 10 out of the 19 bayous in the county reached record crests and flooding. There was widespread flooding along Buffalo Bayou and upstream and downstream of both Addicks and Barkers Reservoirs due to record level pool elevations. There was major flooding of hundreds of homes within numerous neighboring subdivisions along the San Jacinto River and the East Fork of the San Jacinto River. Lake Conroe's releases and backwater flow from Lake Houston also contributed to the widespread flooding across the northern and northeastern sectors of the county.

Tornado in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 14:50:00 to 26-AUG-17 14:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOUSTON WEISER ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Trees downed and roof damage near Berry Center and Lone Oak Subdivision.

Tornado in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 15:20:00 to 26-AUG-17 15:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: CYPRESS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A second tornado spotted near Hwy 290 and Barker Cypress.

Tropical Storm in JACKSON, TEXAS
From 25-AUG-17 12:00:00 to 29-AUG-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 500.00M
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Harvey made landfall as a category 4 hurricane near Rockport, Texas during the evening of August 25th then slowed and looped back tracking over SE Texas, back over the Gulf of Mexico then making a second landfall along the Louisiana coast during the early morning hours of August 30th. Matagorda and Jackson counties experienced moderate storm surge along Matagorda Bay, Tropical Storm force winds and major lowland flooding along the Palacious and Navidad Rivers.

Tornado in GALVESTON, TEXAS
From 25-AUG-17 13:18:00 to 25-AUG-17 13:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALVESTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Public

Funnel cloud sighting with fence damage near Ferry Road.

Flash Flood in CHAMBERS, TEXAS
From 27-AUG-17 13:00:00 to 28-AUG-17 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONT BELVIEU
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Sections of Highway 99 the Grand Parkway were inundated with flood waters.

Tornado in WHARTON, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 16:23:00 to 26-AUG-17 16:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST BERNARD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees down along a southeast to northwest path. Horse trailer overturned. Tornado caught on video.

Flash Flood in CHAMBERS, TEXAS
From 28-AUG-17 12:15:00 to 28-AUG-17 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANAHUAC
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Parts of FM 562 south of Anahuac were closed due to flooding.

Tropical Storm in MADISON, TEXAS
From 25-AUG-17 12:00:00 to 29-AUG-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 80.00M
Reported by: Local Official

Slow moving Tropical Storm Harvey brought heavy rains and flooding to portions of Brazos, Burleson, Austin, Grimes, Washington and Madison Counties. Moderate to major lowland flooding occurred along rivers and numerous creeks and tributaries. This includes the Brazos at San Felipe, Davison Creek, etc.

Tropical Storm in LIBERTY, TEXAS
From 25-AUG-17 12:00:00 to 30-AUG-17 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 1.00B
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Slow moving Tropical Storm Harvey produced torrential rainfall across Liberty and Chambers Counties. Major to record flooding occurred along the Trinity River and along numerous creeks and tributaries.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, TEXAS
From 27-AUG-17 13:45:00 to 28-AUG-17 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Sections of FM 2780 south of Lake Somerville and the town of Union Hill were closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in FORT BEND, TEXAS
From 28-AUG-17 15:15:00 to 28-AUG-17 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FULSHEAR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Sections of FM 1463 and FM 359 between Fulshear and the Grand Parkway were closed due to flooding.
Major record level flooding of both the Brazos and San Bernard Rivers caused significant home flooding from Richmond to Rosharon. Massive flooding occurred in Tierra Grande subdivision along the San Bernard River in southwestern Fort Bend County. Home flooding occurred at Valley Lodge in Simonton, along Edgewood and Baudet Roads in Richmond, along Bar, Barker, Cumings, Sixth Street, Avenue B and Rio Brazos Roads in Rosenberg. Sections of FM 2759 as well as the Grand River, Rivers Edge and Pecan Estates in Thompsons flooded. Many countywide roads became inundated in flood waters including, but not limited to, Highway 90A, Pitts Road, FM 1489, FM 723, FM 1093, FM 359, SH 6 feeder roads, Sienna Parkway, Carrol Road, McKeever Road, Knights Court, Miller Road, river Oaks Road, Thompsons Ferry Road, Strange Drive, Greenwood Drive, Second Street and low lying roads in Quail Valley in Missouri City.  Due to record pool levels in Barker Reservoir, homes in Cinco Ranch flooded. Big Creek flooding in Needville caused the flooding of homes on Ansel Road.

Flash Flood in MATAGORDA, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 12:00:00 to 27-AUG-17 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLESSING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Sections of SH 35 were closed due to flash flooding.

Tornado in BRAZORIA, TEXAS
From 25-AUG-17 23:28:00 to 25-AUG-17 23:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIVERPOOL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down just west of Liverpool. It took down 4 power poles on highway 35 along with several trees near the Gulf Coast Speedway. The tornado then traveled across generally open field before damaging some barns and outbuildings as well as trees on County Road 511.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 27-AUG-17 22:45:00 to 28-AUG-17 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Local Official

Flooding was occurring at and around the FM 1960 and I-45 intersection as Cypress Creek topped banks.
Catastrophic flooding occurred on nearly every one of the 22 watersheds in Harris County. 10 out of the 19 bayous in the county reached record crests and flooding. There was widespread flooding along Buffalo Bayou and upstream and downstream of both Addicks and Barkers Reservoirs due to record level pool elevations. There was major flooding of hundreds of homes within numerous neighboring subdivisions along the San Jacinto River and the East Fork of the San Jacinto River. Lake Conroe's releases and backwater flow from Lake Houston also contributed to the widespread flooding across the northern and northeastern sectors of the county.

Tornado in FORT BEND, TEXAS
From 25-AUG-17 23:56:00 to 25-AUG-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUGARLAND JCT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tornado tracked across Sienna Plantation subdivision downing trees and damaging roofs on about 25 homes. Vieux Carre Ct and Steve Ct were hardest hit.

Tornado in FORT BEND, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 01:12:00 to 26-AUG-17 01:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLODINE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Roof damage to a home near Westpark Tollway and Grand Parkway.

Flash Flood in LIBERTY, TEXAS
From 29-AUG-17 10:39:00 to 30-AUG-17 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIBERTY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Portions of FM 563 were covered with high water and had become impassable.

Tropical Storm in GRIMES, TEXAS
From 25-AUG-17 12:00:00 to 29-AUG-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00M
Reported by: Local Official

Slow moving Tropical Storm Harvey brought heavy rains and flooding to portions of Brazos, Burleson, Austin, Grimes, Washington and Madison Counties. Moderate to major lowland flooding occurred along rivers and numerous creeks and tributaries. This includes the Brazos at San Felipe, Davison Creek, etc.

Tropical Storm in WASHINGTON, TEXAS
From 25-AUG-17 12:00:00 to 29-AUG-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 150.00M
Reported by: Local Official

Slow moving Tropical Storm Harvey brought heavy rains and flooding to portions of Brazos, Burleson, Austin, Grimes, Washington and Madison Counties. Moderate to major lowland flooding occurred along rivers and numerous creeks and tributaries. This includes the Brazos at San Felipe, Davison Creek, etc.

Tropical Storm in WALLER, TEXAS
From 25-AUG-17 12:00:00 to 29-AUG-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 350.00M
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Slow moving Tropical Storm Harvey brought heavy rains and flooding to portions of Waller County. Moderate to major lowland flooding occurred along rivers and numerous creeks and tributaries. This includes the Brazos at San Felipe, and the San Bernard at East Bernard.

Tropical Storm in CHAMBERS, TEXAS
From 25-AUG-17 12:00:00 to 30-AUG-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 1.00M
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Slow moving Tropical Storm Harvey produced torrential rainfall across Liberty and Chambers Counties. Major to record flooding occurred along the Trinity River and along numerous creeks and tributaries.

Flash Flood in CHAMBERS, TEXAS
From 28-AUG-17 00:30:00 to 28-AUG-17 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONT BELVIEU
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Sections of Interstate 10 across Chambers County were closed due to flood water inundation.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 28-AUG-17 00:30:00 to 28-AUG-17 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PASADENA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous roads and highways were still closed due to high flood waters including, but not limited to, the Loop 610 near Highway 225, SH 249 in northwestern Houston and FM 1960 near Highway 69.
Catastrophic flooding occurred on nearly every one of the 22 watersheds in Harris County. 10 out of the 19 bayous in the county reached record crests and flooding. There was widespread flooding along Buffalo Bayou and upstream and downstream of both Addicks and Barkers Reservoirs due to record level pool elevations. There was major flooding of hundreds of homes within numerous neighboring subdivisions along the San Jacinto River and the East Fork of the San Jacinto River. Lake Conroe's releases and backwater flow from Lake Houston also contributed to the widespread flooding across the northern and northeastern sectors of the county.

Tornado in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 03:30:00 to 26-AUG-17 03:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE HOUSTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Report of tornado touchdown resulting in damage to trees, fences and roofs in Lakeshore and Summerwood subdivisions. Tornado initially sighted by the public over southern portions of Lake Houston.

Tornado in BRAZOS, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 07:05:00 to 26-AUG-17 07:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENRIGHT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Tree down at property on Olympia Buddy Road. A brief spin up.

Flash Flood in MADISON, TEXAS
From 28-AUG-17 00:30:00 to 28-AUG-17 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDWAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Sections of FM 247 south of Midway between FM 1428 and FM 2989 were closed due to flooding.
There was major lowland flooding along Bedias Creek that caused some roads to become inaccessible.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 28-AUG-17 09:20:00 to 29-AUG-17 01:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Local Official

There was flooding through the neighborhoods between I-45 and the Hardy Tollway along FM 1960.
Catastrophic flooding occurred on nearly every one of the 22 watersheds in Harris County. 10 out of the 19 bayous in the county reached record crests and flooding. There was widespread flooding along Buffalo Bayou and upstream and downstream of both Addicks and Barkers Reservoirs due to record level pool elevations. There was major flooding of hundreds of homes within numerous neighboring subdivisions along the San Jacinto River and the East Fork of the San Jacinto River. Lake Conroe's releases and backwater flow from Lake Houston also contributed to the widespread flooding across the northern and northeastern sectors of the county.

Flash Flood in CHAMBERS, TEXAS
From 28-AUG-17 10:45:00 to 28-AUG-17 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANKAMER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Sections of FM 1724 south of I-10 were closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in BRAZORIA, TEXAS
From 28-AUG-17 11:30:00 to 28-AUG-17 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANCHOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Sections of FM 523 near Highway 288 north of Angleton was closed due to flooding.
Major record flooding of the Brazos, San Bernard and Oyster Creek caused the flooding of hundreds to thousands of vicinity homes, vehicles and businesses.  Numerous Roads and homes were inundated with flood waters on east side of Oyster Creek including the  Columbia Lakes, Mallard Lakes, Great Lakes, Riverside Estates and Bar X subdivisions as well as homes along CR 39. Other county roads that became impassable due to high flood waters include, but are not limited to, FM 1462, Highways 35 and 90, FM 950, CR 25, 380A, CR 42 and FM 521. The Phillips refinery outside of the town of Sweeny took on water from the west near Little Linville Bayou. Hanson Riverside County Park along the San Bernard River southwest of West Columbia was inundated and water over-topped the Phillips Terminal.

Flash Flood in BRAZORIA, TEXAS
From 28-AUG-17 13:00:00 to 28-AUG-17 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: IOWA COLONY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Sections of FM 521 near FM 1462 in the Rosharon area were closed due to flooding.
Major record flooding of the Brazos, San Bernard and Oyster Creek caused the flooding of hundreds to thousands of vicinity homes, vehicles and businesses.  Numerous Roads and homes were inundated with flood waters on east side of Oyster Creek including the  Columbia Lakes, Mallard Lakes, Great Lakes, Riverside Estates and Bar X subdivisions as well as homes along CR 39. Other county roads that became impassable due to high flood waters include, but are not limited to, FM 1462, Highways 35 and 90, FM 950, CR 25, 380A, CR 42 and FM 521. The Phillips refinery outside of the town of Sweeny took on water from the west near Little Linville Bayou. Hanson Riverside County Park along the San Bernard River southwest of West Columbia was inundated and water over-topped the Phillips Terminal.

Flash Flood in LIBERTY, TEXAS
From 28-AUG-17 22:20:00 to 29-AUG-17 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEVELAND MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Sections of FM 163 in Tarkington Prairie were inundated with flood waters.

Tropical Storm in BRAZOS, TEXAS
From 25-AUG-17 12:00:00 to 29-AUG-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 15.00M
Reported by: Local Official

Slow moving Tropical Storm Harvey brought heavy rains and flooding to portions of Brazos, Burleson, Austin, Grimes, Washington and Madison Counties. Moderate to major lowland flooding occurred along rivers and numerous creeks and tributaries. This includes the Brazos at San Felipe, Davison Creek, etc.

Tropical Storm in BURLESON, TEXAS
From 25-AUG-17 12:00:00 to 29-AUG-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 20.00M
Reported by: Local Official

Slow moving Tropical Storm Harvey brought heavy rains and flooding to portions of Brazos, Burleson, Austin, Grimes, Washington and Madison Counties. Moderate to major lowland flooding occurred along rivers and numerous creeks and tributaries. This includes the Brazos at San Felipe, Davison Creek, etc.

Tornado in BRAZORIA, TEXAS
From 25-AUG-17 21:44:00 to 25-AUG-17 21:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: DANBURY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado began in Danbury and damaged a barn along with several trees off of County Road 207. The tornado then crossed Hwy 35 and moved over an open field. The tornado then snapped and/or downed several trees along County Rd 45 before lifting at the Crocodile Encounter on County Rd 48.

Funnel Cloud in BRAZORIA, TEXAS
From 25-AUG-17 20:53:00 to 25-AUG-17 20:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: OYSTER CREEK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tornado in WHARTON, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 01:10:00 to 26-AUG-17 01:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: EGYPT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Brief touchdown. Tornado Damage Signature on radar.

Tornado in GALVESTON, TEXAS
From 27-AUG-17 03:03:00 to 27-AUG-17 03:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEMAH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees down, minor roof damage in Bacliff. Fences down.

Flash Flood in BRAZORIA, TEXAS
From 28-AUG-17 17:00:00 to 28-AUG-17 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRAZORIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Parts of SH 36 and FM 521 around the town of Brazoria were closed due to flooding.
Major record flooding of the Brazos, San Bernard and Oyster Creek caused the flooding of hundreds to thousands of vicinity homes, vehicles and businesses.  Numerous Roads and homes were inundated with flood waters on east side of Oyster Creek including the  Columbia Lakes, Mallard Lakes, Great Lakes, Riverside Estates and Bar X subdivisions as well as homes along CR 39. Other county roads that became impassable due to high flood waters include, but are not limited to, FM 1462, Highways 35 and 90, FM 950, CR 25, 380A, CR 42 and FM 521. The Phillips refinery outside of the town of Sweeny took on water from the west near Little Linville Bayou. Hanson Riverside County Park along the San Bernard River southwest of West Columbia was inundated and water over-topped the Phillips Terminal.

Tornado in FORT BEND, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 19:15:00 to 26-AUG-17 19:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOBBY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Damage to 28 homes in the Woodland West subdivision. Damage path extends from Stafford into Missouri City. The worst of the damage was high end EF1.

Tornado in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 23:00:00 to 26-AUG-17 23:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEAR LAKE CITY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Damage to awning at gas station. Funnel cloud sighted in the area at the time.

Tornado in WHARTON, TEXAS
From 27-AUG-17 00:43:00 to 27-AUG-17 00:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST BERNARD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tornado began as a weak EF0 in East Bernard then tracked NW across SH 90 where it strengthened to EF1 snapping the trunks of several large mature oak and pecan trees. A house suffered significant brick facade damage to one side of the home. Four apartments were damaged on college street.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 22:30:00 to 29-AUG-17 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOCKLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There were numerous water rescues within Houston and the surrounding western suburbs. Flash flood waters, from sheet flooding and bayous/creeks coming out of banks, completely inundated hundreds to thousands of homes and businesses. Roads and highways in and around Houston were flooded and therefore closed for long time periods.
Catastrophic flooding occurred on nearly every one of the 22 watersheds in Harris County. 10 out of the 19 bayous in the county reached record crests and flooding. There was widespread flooding along Buffalo Bayou and upstream and downstream of both Addicks and Barkers Reservoirs due to record level pool elevations. There was major flooding of hundreds of homes within numerous neighboring subdivisions along the San Jacinto River and the East Fork of the San Jacinto River. Lake Conroe's releases and backwater flow from Lake Houston also contributed to the widespread flooding across the northern and northeastern sectors of the county.

Flash Flood in GRIMES, TEXAS
From 27-AUG-17 00:30:00 to 27-AUG-17 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAVASOTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding inundated roadways in Navasota. Road 515 at Highway 105 was covered with flood waters and impassable.

Flash Flood in FORT BEND, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 09:56:00 to 27-AUG-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FULSHEAR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

FM 1093 closed east of FM 723 due to flooding.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, TEXAS
From 27-AUG-17 15:13:00 to 28-AUG-17 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTGOMERY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Road closed due to flooding, FM 149 north of Montgomery.

Tornado in FORT BEND, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 04:00:00 to 26-AUG-17 04:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: KATY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 800.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tornado touched down near Trailer World RV and Boat Storage facility then crossed Interstate 10. It did minor damage to Bucees car wash area then ripped large air conditioning units off top of Pepperl Fuchs buiding. Finally in damaged awnings near Builders First building. Tornado crossed from Fort Bend into Waller County. This entry documents Fort Bend County segment.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 23:30:00 to 30-AUG-17 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

There were numerous water rescues, with people being stranded within their attics and roofs, in south Houston and surrounding communities. Flash flood waters, from sheet flooding and bayous/creeks coming out of banks, completely inundated hundreds to thousands of homes and businesses. Roads and highways in and around south Houston and Pasadena were flooded and therefore closed for long time periods.
Catastrophic flooding occurred on nearly every one of the 22 watersheds in Harris County. 10 out of the 19 bayous in the county reached record crests and flooding. There was widespread flooding along Buffalo Bayou and upstream and downstream of both Addicks and Barkers Reservoirs due to record level pool elevations. There was major flooding of hundreds of homes within numerous neighboring subdivisions along the San Jacinto River and the East Fork of the San Jacinto River. Lake Conroe's releases and backwater flow from Lake Houston also contributed to the widespread flooding across the northern and northeastern sectors of the county.

Flash Flood in MATAGORDA, TEXAS
From 27-AUG-17 02:00:00 to 27-AUG-17 05:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEDGER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High rainfall lead to the flash flooding and eventual closure of FM 1301 at FM 1728 in Pledger.

Flash Flood in FORT BEND, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 18:40:00 to 29-AUG-17 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENDLETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 8.00B
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were numerous road closures around the Rosenberg and Richmond areas. Some of these roads included Highway 90 at Highway 36 and Lane Drive, Lane Drive at Mustang Road and I-69 at FM 762 and Reading Road. Major record level flooding of both the Brazos and San Bernard Rivers caused significant home flooding from Richmond to Rosharon. Massive flooding occurred in Tierra Grande subdivision along the San Bernard River in southwestern Fort Bend County. Home flooding occurred at Valley Lodge in Simonton, along Edgewood and Baudet Roads in Richmond, along Bar, Barker, Cumings, Sixth Street, Avenue B and Rio Brazos Roads in Rosenberg. Sections of FM 2759 as well as the Grand River, Rivers Edge and Pecan Estates in Thompsons flooded. Many countywide roads became inundated in flood waters including, but not limited to, Highway 90A, Pitts Road, FM 1489, FM 723, FM 1093, FM 359, SH 6 feeder roads, Sienna Parkway, Carrol Road, McKeever Road, Knights Court, Miller Road, river Oaks Road, Thompsons Ferry Road, Strange Drive, Greenwood Drive, Second Street and low lying roads in Quail Valley in Missouri City.  Due to record pool levels in Barker Reservoir, homes in Cinco Ranch flooded. Big Creek flooding in Needville caused the flooding of homes on Ansel Road. Flooding being reported in or within homes in Missouri City with water rescues being conducted off of the Westpark Tollway in the Jeanetta Sharpstown area.

Flash Flood in GALVESTON, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 13:15:00 to 26-AUG-17 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PORT BOLIVAR ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Low lying sections of Highway 87 on the Bolivar Peninsula were flooded due to rain.

Flash Flood in GALVESTON, TEXAS
From 29-AUG-17 11:58:00 to 30-AUG-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALVESTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Areas along Highway 87, or Ferry Drive south of Harborside Drive, were flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood in POLK, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 12:15:00 to 26-AUG-17 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONALASKA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 300.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

There was high flood water on roads FM 3126 and FM 356 along the eastern shore of Lake Livingston.
The lowest homes and businesses within close vicinity of the lake, Trinity River and Long King Creek flooded. Roads along the southern end of Lake Livingston such as FM 3278 were inaccessible, FM 3128 and FM 1988 near Long King Creek were flooded.  Major lowland flooding occurred on the Trinity River near Goodrich.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 08:08:00 to 26-AUG-17 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHENANDOAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain from first rain band caused flash flooding on portions of Interstate 45 between The Woodlands and Conroe with several reports of roads impassable.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 16:00:00 to 26-AUG-17 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CYPRESS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Flash flooding was reported in and around the town of Cypress.

Flash Flood in BRAZORIA, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 21:35:00 to 29-AUG-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEARLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 2.00B
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flood waters, from sheet flooding and bayous/creeks coming out of banks, completely inundated hundreds to thousands of homes and businesses. Roads and highways in and around Pearland and south into Manvel, or east of Highway 288 along Highway 6, were flooded and therefore closed for long time periods. Major record flooding of the Brazos, San Bernard and Oyster Creek caused the flooding of hundreds to thousands of vicinity homes, vehicles and businesses.  Numerous Roads and homes were inundated with flood waters on east side of Oyster Creek including the  Columbia Lakes, Mallard Lakes, Great Lakes, Riverside Estates and Bar X subdivisions as well as homes along CR 39. Other county roads that became impassable due to high flood waters include, but are not limited to, FM 1462, Highways 35 and 90, FM 950, CR 25, 380A, CR 42 and FM 521. The Phillips refinery outside of the town of Sweeny took on water from the west near Little Linville Bayou. Hanson Riverside County Park along the San Bernard River southwest of West Columbia was inundated and water over-topped the Phillips Terminal. Areas around Alvin also flooded.

Flash Flood in WALKER, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 21:00:00 to 30-AUG-17 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAWTHORNE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 600.00M
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Slow moving Tropical Storm Harvey produced torrential rains and moderate to major flooding over portions of Walker County. Areas along the Trinity River and Bedias Creek were among the areas impacted. There were numerous road closures including FM1375, SH75 at Bedias Creek, FM1791, FM2989, and FM3478. High water occurred on Interstate 45 but it remained passable.

Tropical Storm in AUSTIN, TEXAS
From 25-AUG-17 12:00:00 to 29-AUG-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Local Official

Slow moving Tropical Storm Harvey brought heavy rains and flooding to portions of Brazos, Burleson, Austin, Grimes, Washington and Madison Counties. Moderate to major lowland flooding occurred along rivers and numerous creeks and tributaries. This includes the Brazos at San Felipe, Davison Creek, etc.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, TEXAS
From 27-AUG-17 20:00:00 to 30-AUG-17 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 7.00B
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tropical Storm Harvey brought heavy rains and catastrophic flooding to portions of Montgomery County. There were 5 storm related fatalities, 3 direct.  Major record flooding occurred along the San Jacinto River and tributaries. Water was reported over sections of I-45 northbound where TXDOT reported flooding at the FM 1097 intersection. Water was reported over sections of I-45 northbound where TXDOT reported flooding at the FM 1097 intersection. Record pool levels on Lake Conroe required downstream releases that flooded numerous downstream homes, businesses and vehicles. Major flooding occurred along the San Jacinto River and the east Fork of the San Jacinto and its tributaries inundated tens to hundreds of residential subdivisions. There were hundreds of flooded homes along Lake, Spring, Peach and Caney Creeks. There were impassable roads due to high water at Horseshoe Circle and Painted Blvd off the Grand Parkway, 19000 block of David Memorial from Sam's Club to Shenandoah Park, the 11000 block of River Oaks Drive, the 45 northbound lanes at Highway 242 and Hines Road in Willis. Flash flooding led to numerous road closures including FM149, FM1484, FM1485, FM1486, FM1774, FM2090 SH105 and others.

Flash Flood in GALVESTON, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 22:00:00 to 30-AUG-17 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAN LEON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 10.00B
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were numerous water rescues across western and central Galveston County. Flood waters completely inundated hundreds to thousands of homes and businesses in League City, Dickinson and Santa Fe.  Approximately 7,000 homes and 125 businesses were impacted by flood waters across the county. Clear Creek measured record levels that lead to the widespread flooding throughout Friendswood and League City. Major flooding occurred along the Dickinson Bayou; from Cemetery Road to east of Highway 3 along FM 517. Flood waters inundated sections of Interstate 45, Bay Area Boulevard, FM 528, FM 518 and numerous primary and secondary county roads. Approximately 7,000 homes and 125 businesses were impacted by flood waters across the county. Clear Creek measured record levels that lead to the widespread flooding throughout Friendswood and League City. Major flooding occurred along the Dickinson Bayou; from Cemetery Road to east of Highway 3 along FM 517. Flood waters inundated sections of Interstate 45, Bay Area Boulevard, FM 528, FM 518 and numerous primary and secondary county roads. There were numerous water rescues and flooded homes within the Friendswood, Pearland and Dickinson areas.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 02:45:00 to 26-AUG-17 05:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORALES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Numerous roads and bridges north of Highway 59 and west of FM 822 were inundated with flood waters.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 06:00:00 to 26-AUG-17 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOUETTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Sections of US 290 were closed due to flooding between the 610 Loop and FM 529 in Jersey Village.

Flash Flood in FORT BEND, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 00:00:00 to 26-AUG-17 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOUSE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There was water over roadways FM 655 and CR 521 near the town of Rosharon.
Major record level flooding of both the Brazos and San Bernard Rivers caused significant home flooding from Richmond to Rosharon. Massive flooding occurred in Tierra Grande subdivision along the San Bernard River in southwestern Fort Bend County. Home flooding occurred at Valley Lodge in Simonton, along Edgewood and Baudet Roads in Richmond, along Bar, Barker, Cumings, Sixth Street, Avenue B and Rio Brazos Roads in Rosenberg. Sections of FM 2759 as well as the Grand River, Rivers Edge and Pecan Estates in Thompsons flooded. Many countywide roads became inundated in flood waters including, but not limited to, Highway 90A, Pitts Road, FM 1489, FM 723, FM 1093, FM 359, SH 6 feeder roads, Sienna Parkway, Carrol Road, McKeever Road, Knights Court, Miller Road, river Oaks Road, Thompsons Ferry Road, Strange Drive, Greenwood Drive, Second Street and low lying roads in Quail Valley in Missouri City.  Due to record pool levels in Barker Reservoir, homes in Cinco Ranch flooded. Big Creek flooding in Needville caused the flooding of homes on Ansel Road.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, TEXAS
From 25-AUG-17 23:45:00 to 26-AUG-17 02:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORALES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County roads 283, 284, 401, and 127 north of the town of Edna were inundated with flood waters.

Flash Flood in AUSTIN, TEXAS
From 27-AUG-17 04:57:00 to 29-AUG-17 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALLIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous roads closed due to flooding including but not limited to FM109, FM 331, FM 2429, FM 1093 and SH 36. Moderate, yet record, flooding along the Brazos at San
Felipe caused several homes to flood along FM 1458. Inundation ranged from 4 to 7 feet of water. Minimal impacts were observed at Mill creek near Bellville. No impacts were observed from the minor flooding at the Brazos river near Hempstead.

Flash Flood in SAN JACINTO, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 22:00:00 to 29-AUG-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIBERTY HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 350.00M
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Slow moving Tropical Storm Harvey produced very heavy rainfall and flooding over portions of San Jacinto County. Major lowland flooding occurred near the Trinity River and areas below Lake Livingston. There was a report of high water closing Marie Street in Shepherd with numerous reports of other flooded roadways around the county. Many roads and homes along the southern end of Lake Livingston were inundated. FM 3278 was inaccessible due to the inundation of flood waters. Major lowland flooding occurred on the Trinity River near Goodrich. Hundreds to thousands of homes received various levels of damage from flooding; from minor to being completely destroyed.There were 3 fatalities, all direct.

Tornado in FORT BEND, TEXAS
From 25-AUG-17 23:52:00 to 25-AUG-17 23:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: JULIFF
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado touched down southeast of Juliff and tracked from Brazoria into Fort Bend County. Damage occurred to some roofs Several trees there were either snapped or downed. Damage path crossed county line from Brazoria to Fort Bend County. This entry is for the Fort Bend County segment.

Tornado in WALLER, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 04:01:00 to 26-AUG-17 04:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: KATY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tornado touched down near Trailer World RV and Boat Storage facility then crossed Interstate 10. It did minor damage to Bucees car wash area then ripped large air conditioning units off top of Pepperl-Fuchs building. Finally in damaged awnings near Builders First building before lifting. Tornado crossed from Fort Bend into Waller County. This entry documents Waller County segment.

Tornado in BRAZORIA, TEXAS
From 25-AUG-17 23:50:00 to 25-AUG-17 23:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: IOWA COLONY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado touched down southeast of Juliff and tracked from Brazoria into Fort Bend County. Damage occurred to some roofs Several trees there were either snapped or downed. Damage path crossed county line from Brazoria to Fort Bend County. This entry is for the Brazoria County segment.

Tropical Storm in WHARTON, TEXAS
From 25-AUG-17 12:00:00 to 30-AUG-17 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 200.00M
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Slow moving Tropical Storm Harvey produced widespread catastrophic flooding across Wharton County. Major to record flooding occurred along the Colorado and San Bernard Rivers and several other creeks and tributaries. Two tornadoes were reported.

Flash Flood in CHAMBERS, TEXAS
From 29-AUG-17 17:14:00 to 31-AUG-17 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONROE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding occurred over Texas Roads 61 and 65 just east of Anahuac.

Tornado in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 27-AUG-17 09:15:00 to 27-AUG-17 09:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLAIRE JCT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Windows blown out Torchy's Tacos.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 22:00:00 to 29-AUG-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ACRE HOMES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There were numerous water rescues within Houston and the surrounding suburbs. Flash flood waters, from sheet flooding and bayous/creeks coming out of banks, completely inundated hundreds to thousands of homes and businesses. Roads and highways in and around Houston were flooded and therefore closed for long time periods.
Catastrophic flooding occurred on nearly every one of the 22 watersheds in Harris County. 10 out of the 19 bayous in the county reached record crests and flooding. There was widespread flooding along Buffalo Bayou and upstream and downstream of both Addicks and Barkers Reservoirs due to record level pool elevations. There was major flooding of hundreds of homes within numerous neighboring subdivisions along the San Jacinto River and the East Fork of the San Jacinto River. Lake Conroe's releases and backwater flow from Lake Houston also contributed to the widespread flooding across the northern and northeastern sectors of the county.

Tropical Storm in BRAZORIA, TEXAS
From 25-AUG-17 12:00:00 to 30-AUG-17 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Slow moving Tropical Storm Harvey produced torrential rains and catastrophic flooding. Several tornadoes touched down. Major to record flooding occurred along the Brazos and San Bernard Rivers and several other creeks and tributaries including Oyster Creek. Flooding caused an estimated $2 billion in damage. See Flash Flood event report for more details.

Tropical Storm in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 00:00:00 to 30-AUG-17 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Harvey made landfall as a category 4 hurricane near Rockport, Texas during the evening of August 25th then slowed and looped back tracking over SE Texas, back over the Gulf of Mexico then made a second landfall along the Louisiana coast during the early morning hours of August 30th. Over that 5 day period over Southeast Texas TS Harvey produced catastrophic flooding with a large area of 30 to 60 inches of rain, 23 tornadoes, tropical storm force winds and a moderate storm surge near Matagorda Bay. Catastrophic flooding occurred along nearly all bayous and rivers in Harris County. 36 fatalities occurred in Harris County alone with an estimated 10 billion dollars in damage.

Flash Flood in WALLER, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 19:45:00 to 26-AUG-17 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRAIRIE VIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple lanes of Highway 290 at the FM 2920 intersection near the town of Waller were closed due to flooding.
In the southern part of the county, sections of FM 3318 near the Brazos River flooded and became inaccessible. There was significant countywide home flooding along the various creeks/bayous and their tributaries.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 29-AUG-17 18:04:00 to 31-AUG-17 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

FM 1960 at Interstate 45 and surrounding roadways within local neighborhoods were inundated with flood waters and impassable.
Catastrophic flooding occurred on nearly every one of the 22 watersheds in Harris County. 10 out of the 19 bayous in the county reached record crests and flooding. There was widespread flooding along Buffalo Bayou and upstream and downstream of both Addicks and Barkers Reservoirs due to record level pool elevations. There was major flooding of hundreds of homes within numerous neighboring subdivisions along the San Jacinto River and the East Fork of the San Jacinto River. Lake Conroe's releases and backwater flow from Lake Houston also contributed to the widespread flooding across the northern and northeastern sectors of the county.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 21:45:00 to 29-AUG-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOYCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 10.00B
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were numerous water rescues within Houston and the surrounding suburbs. Flood waters completely inundated thousands of homes and businesses. Roads and highways in and around Houston were flooded and therefore closed for long time periods. Catastrophic flooding occurred on nearly every one of the 22 watersheds in Harris County. 10 out of the 19 bayous in the county reached record crests and flooding. There was widespread flooding along Buffalo Bayou and upstream and downstream of both Addicks and Barkers Reservoirs due to record level pool elevations. There was major flooding of hundreds of homes within numerous neighboring subdivisions along the San Jacinto River and the East Fork of the San Jacinto River.
There were numerous water rescues within Houston and the surrounding suburbs. Roads and highways in and around Houston inundated and closed due to flash flooding.
Some of the reported flooded roads in Pasadena were Vista Street, Shafer Street, Fairmont Drive and Strawberry Road.

Flash Flood in FORT BEND, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 19:45:00 to 26-AUG-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAFFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding being reported in or within homes in Missouri City with water rescues being conducted off of the Westpark Tollway in the Jeanetta Sharpstown area.

Flash Flood in CHAMBERS, TEXAS
From 29-AUG-17 14:25:00 to 31-AUG-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANKAMER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Sections of Interstate 10 west of Winnie were inundated and closed due to high flood waters.

Flash Flood in WALKER, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 10:40:00 to 26-AUG-17 12:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding from Huntsville to New Waverly. Road closures include Bowers, Bearkat, Cotton and Podraza Roads.  Also FM 1374.

Flash Flood in COLORADO, TEXAS
From 27-AUG-17 00:00:00 to 27-AUG-17 02:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLEYTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding closed sections of FM 949 just off of Interstate 10.

Flash Flood in BRAZORIA, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 22:30:00 to 29-AUG-17 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: IOWA COLONY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were numerous water rescues within the county; from Pearland down to the Angleton-Lake Jackson area. Flash flood waters, from sheet flooding and bayous/creeks coming out of banks, completely inundated hundreds to thousands of homes and businesses. Roads and highways in and along the Highway 288 corridor were flooded and therefore closed for long time periods.
Major record flooding of the Brazos, San Bernard and Oyster Creek caused the flooding of hundreds to thousands of vicinity homes, vehicles and businesses.  Numerous Roads and homes were inundated with flood waters on east side of Oyster Creek including the  Columbia Lakes, Mallard Lakes, Great Lakes, Riverside Estates and Bar X subdivisions as well as homes along CR 39. Other county roads that became impassable due to high flood waters include, but are not limited to, FM 1462, Highways 35 and 90, FM 950, CR 25, 380A, CR 42 and FM 521. The Phillips refinery outside of the town of Sweeny took on water from the west near Little Linville Bayou. Hanson Riverside County Park along the San Bernard River southwest of West Columbia was inundated and water over-topped the Phillips Terminal.