Threats From Ernesto Impacting US Coastal Areas

Disastrous flooding has inundated portions of the Houston metro area after more than two feet of rain fell in just 24 hours.

These before and after images illustrate how high the floodwaters have risen, inundating homes, businesses and interstates.

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Downtown Houston at the Buffalo Bayou

Travis Street in Houston at the Buffalo Bayou

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Buffalo Bayou Flooding Near Interstate 610 East of Houston

Interstate 610 at Brays Bayou

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Interstate 45 North on the White Oak Drive Overpass

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White Oak Bayou at Durham Street Bridge

Interstate 610 Frontage Loop at West Park

Circled in red is the location of the webcam embedded in the image to give perspective on how high the water rose.

Memorial Parkway

Buffalo Bayou in Houston