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Torrential rainfall inundated the Houston area on Monday morning, shutting down the city.
At least three people died in weather-related incidents, the City of Houston reported late Monday night. They were all found in their vehicles.
City officials encouraged all residents to avoid travel as roadways were impassable. Most public school districts closed on Monday, with some of them remaining closed for Tuesday. The University of Houston canceled classes as well.
Debris was seen floating through city and residential streets as water rose as high as mailboxes in some areas. As of 7 a.m. CDT, 70 subdivisions in the Houston metro area were flooded, according to the National Weather Service.
More than 1,200 high water rescues were performed from Sunday into Monday, officials said. The city opened several emergency shelters throughout the region.
In parts of western Harris County, more than 14 inches of rain fall in less than 24 hours. Parts of downtown Houston have received nearly 6 inches of rain in the past 24 hours.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a state of disaster for nine counties on Monday evening.
More than 20,000 CenterPoint Energy customers in Harris County were without power, as of 9:00 p.m. CDT Monday. CenterPoint said workers are having difficulties performing restoration efforts due to the numerous flooded roads.