Photo ReutersThe most powerful storm to hit Texas in more than 50 years has killed at least one person and is now threatening catastrophic flooding as it lumbers inland and dumps torrential rains, authorities say. In Rockport, which took a direct hit from the storm, the streets were flooded and strewn with power lines and debris on Saturday. Before the storm hit, Rockport's mayor told anyone staying behind to write their names on their arms for identification in case of death or injury. Photo: Getty ImagesHeading inland, storm weakensHarvey weakened to tropical storm from hurricane strength on Saturday, the US National Hurricane Center said. (http://tmsnrt.rs/2g9jZ0W)"This rain will lead to a prolonged, dangerous, and potentially catastrophic flooding event well into next week," the National Weather Service said.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 26, 2017 20:15 UTC