Businesses and neighborhoods near Addicks Reservoir in the Houston area flooded as a result of unprecedented rains across the region. When the city has flooded, friends and family would flee here to escape, as many did in recent days during Houston’s descent into disaster. “We never thought this area would flood,” said Jessica Wang, 34, whose family had given shelter to relatives and friends after their Houston homes were overcome by water earlier in the week. I feel a mix of fight and fear all at the same time.”Evacuees make their way though floodwaters near the Addicks Reservoir on Tuesday. Residents wade through floodwaters near the Addicks Reservoir.

Source: Washington Post August 29, 2017 22:37 UTC