Houston: At least 3 dead as heavy rains flood freeways, close schools

[marmar]

(Houston Chronicle) At least three people were found dead early Tuesday morning as floodwaters swamped the Houston area following heavy storms overnight.

One of the victims was found about 5 a.m. at 5757 Ranchester near Harwin. The victim was found inside the cab of a flooded pickup.

Police said another body was discovered about three hours later floating in a bayou at 5400 Ardmore.

According to the Houston Fire Department, the victims appeared to have drowned.

HPD Homicide investigators said a third person was found dead in flood waters in the 1400 block of West Loop South. The person had possibly drowned. .................(more)

http://www.chron.com/houston/article/Apartment-damaged-by-lightning-strike-6285829.php

[Gothmog]

1. There will be more than three deaths

On the local news, a coast guard helicopter is going up and down the bayou looking for two missing people