Weather.com - Sean Breslin, 4/27/13
Flooding became a major, life-threatening concern on Saturday night after inches of rain fell in the Houston, Texas area. According to The Weather Channel's Severe Weather Expert, Dr. Greg Forbes, rainfall totals of more than a half-foot were reported, including one report of 7.24 inches in Sugar Land-Meadows Place.
A spokesperson with the Houston Fire Department confirmed that at least 17 water rescues were ongoing late Saturday evening, and to this point, no injuries or deaths have been reported.
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