![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Green squares mean the water was in its banks while blue squares indicate an unknown status. The red markers indicate a spot where the water was over its banks, while the yellow warns of a potential breach. There's a lot more green on today's map showing the channel status of waterways across Harris County but on Sunday, not so much. The totals were record-breaking in some areas. Though hurricanes can bring damaging winds, one of the biggest dangers to Houston with Harvey was the overwhelming rainfall, measured in inches below, that quickly filled up reservoirs and bayous. But for folks who already understand some of the basics about Houston, these maps help illustrate what happened during Harvey and provide resources for people still in need.įirst, a look at rainfall totals over the past several days in Harris County from the Harris County Flood Control District. Emergency shelters are still providing relief for people displaced from the storm and the total impact of the storm has yet to be calculated.įor Houston beginners, maps showing just how many other cities could fit inside Houston's more than 600 square miles of land are a helpful way to put things in perspective when both talking about the scale of devastation from Harvey and the difficulty of rescue and cleanup efforts. As Harvey makes its way east, Houston is starting to see some sunshine and waters are receding from some roadways and bayous. ![]()
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