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Houston braces for flooding to worsen in wake of storms

Headline from Voice of America, on the newest of 2 developments

Authorities warned those in low-lying areas to evacuate ahead of an expected “catastrophic” surge of water

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Houston area faces 'life-threatening' flood conditions as severe weather hits Texas

    Headline from ABC 7 Chicago ·

  2. Newest

    Houston braces for flooding to worsen in wake of storms

    Headline from Voice of America ·

1 report not tied to one development ·

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27 articles, oldest first.

  1. Bangor Daily News

    Some Houston-area residents are told to evacuate as waters rise from heavy rains (opens Bangor Daily News)

    Published

    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    Torrential rain caused flooding Thursday in the Houston area, with officials ordering some residents along a river to leave and telling others they may

  2. ABC 7 Chicago

    Houston area faces 'life-threatening' flood conditions as severe weather hits Texas (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

    Published

    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for dozens of counties in Texas on Thursday as severe weather and flooding threaten the state.

  3. The Columbian

    Some Houston-area residents told to evacuate as flood waters rise (opens The Columbian)

    Published

    The Columbian's feed description

    Torrential rain caused flooding Thursday in the Houston area, with officials ordering some residents along a river to leave and telling others they may wind up stranded.

  4. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Houston area facing 'life-threatening' flood conditions as severe weather pummels Texas (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

    Published

    ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description

    Numerous flash flood warnings are in effect, as up to 8 inches of rain has already fallen in some parts of southeastern Texas Thursday.

  5. Voice of America

    Houston braces for flooding to worsen in wake of storms (opens Voice of America)

    Published

    Voice of America's feed description

    Authorities warned those in low-lying areas to evacuate ahead of an expected “catastrophic” surge of water

  6. UPI

    Houston braces for more heavy rain as overflowing rivers force evacuations (opens UPI)

    Published

    UPI's feed description

    The Houston area is facing more heavy rain over the weekend as the region struggles to cope with widespread and "historic" flooding that has triggered evacuation orders.

  7. The Guardian

    Officials in Houston warn of ‘catastrophic’ flooding as heavy storms slam region (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Flood watch in effect through Sunday with evacuations in some areas as more rain forecast for already soaked region

  8. Green Field Reporter

    Houston braces for flooding to worsen in wake of storms - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston area was under threat of worsening flood conditions Saturday, a day after heavy storms slammed the region and authorities warned those in low-lying areas to evacuate ahead of an expected “catastrophic” surge of water.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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