PhotoConsidering the scale of the destruction Hurricane Harvey has brought to Texas, individual stories of the people affected could easily be overlooked. There have been desperate pleas for help, selfless displays of courage and moments of humanity amid unfathomable disaster. At times heartbreaking, at times inspiring, these are some of the moments that stand out. Stories of HeroismVideoMore than any hurricane before it, Harvey struck at a time when almost anyone can document their own experiences through social media. A Times reporter, Clifford Krauss, told the story of how his family in Houston had to flee to the second floor of their home.

Source: New York Times August 28, 2017 19:52 UTC