Showers and thunderstorms, initiated from daytime heating, stalled across a small area of northern Houston and caused flash flooding.
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Showers and thunderstorms, initiated from daytime heating, stalled across a small area of northern Houston and caused flash flooding.
The Houston radar (KHGX), 62 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 23:44 UTC.
1 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Flash flooding occurred from east southeast of the Aldine area northeastward toward Humble. Several vehicles were partially submerged in the flood waters.
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