Motorists Struggle Through Floodwaters in Houston
Published on April 19, 2026.
Heavy rain and flash flooding in Houston, Texas, has impacted the area, leading to the closure of a section of Interstate 10. The National Weather Service has warned of showers and thunderstorms in the area and may lead to flooding in urban and low-laying areas.
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