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Severe weather, high winds & waters, take SE Texas drivers by storm
Posted on Jan 11, 2012
The Pearland injury lawyers at Denena & Points were stunned to watch floodwaters quickly swamp our area roads on Monday. The roads closed by high water included state highway 288 near Holly Hill, which experienced flooded lanes heading in both directions. The rapidly rising waters stranded many motorists throughout SE Texas. Drivers abandoned cars as residents evacuated flooding apartment complexes, boats rescued stranded students from their schools, and tornadoes damaged the Mall of the Mainland.
Just a few months after drought fueled wildfires burned down huge swaths of Montgomery County, Montgomery and Liberty Counties braced themselves for dangerous flash floods as more than 5 inches of rain fell in a mere two hours. Lake Conroe rose several inches during the drenching rains to reach near normal levels.
Mechanics spent Tuesday making repair estimates on water damaged cars. Shelters and aid agencies continued working to provide for the needs of those that wind and water had turned out of their homes.
Several vehicles near the Southwest Freeway and the Bellfort area became completely submerged on Monday. Firefighters and other motorists had to help many stranded drivers to safety through the rushing waters. Local news media reported no driver deaths or major car accidents from the flash floods and high water.
More than half of fatalities tied to flash floods generally do involve vehicle occupants. Drivers and passengers receive injuries in accidents as weather limits visibility and creates dangerous driving conditions. Some receive injuries as they try to escape water-swamped vehicles. If you suffer injuries on the road, download our Pearland injury lawyers' free book on the do's and don'ts of car accident claims. Make sure that you have the information you need to make a successful car accident claim and receive the financial compensation you deserve for your injuries and vehicle damage.
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