Skip to Main Content
PBS News Hour

Torrential rains drain emergency resources in Texas

Torrential rains drain emergency resources in Texas

08/27/2017

PBS News Hour

Torrential rains drain emergency resources in Texas

Clip: 8/27/2017 | 4m 49sVideo has Closed Captions

Torrential rains drain emergency resources in Texas

With the potential for storm totals to reach 50 inches of rain this week, residents of Houston and parts of southeast Texas are experiencing some of the most extreme flooding ever seen in the state, according to the National Weather Service. Houston Chronicle Metro Editor Dianna Hunt joins Hari Sreenivasan via Skype from downtown Houston to describe the scene.

08/27/2017

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by...

Historic flooding inundates Texas, hampering rescue efforts

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 8/27/2017 | 3m 54s | Historic flooding inundates Texas, hampering rescue efforts (3m 54s)

In Gulf Coast cities, officials warn of coming floods

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 8/27/2017 | 5m 11s | In Gulf Coast cities, officials warn of coming floods (5m 11s)

Why Houston is a ‘sitting duck’ for hurricanes

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 8/27/2017 | 4m 20s | Why Houston is a ‘sitting duck’ for hurricanes (4m 20s)

Providing Support for PBS.org

Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship

Support for PBS provided by:

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by...

Sign in with Email

or

Continue with GoogleContinue with FacebookContinue with Apple

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?