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Streets flood in Galveston
Galveston Island experienced some street flooding on Friday morning as the area was under flash flood watch.
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until 4 p.m. Friday for Jackson, Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Matagorda, Fort Bend, Liberty and Wharton counties.
Texas A&M Galveston cancelled classes for the remainder of Friday and directed anyone on campus to shelter-in-place and remain until further notice.
Photog Stu testing his step from the curb into the street on 43rd St by Ball High School in Galveston. The water hits just below my knees when I’m standing on the curb @FOX26Houston pic.twitter.com/nbhI8MuD7X
— Deneige Broom (@DeneigeFOX26) September 14, 2018
Street flooding near Ball High School on Galveston Island. Haven’t seen any drivers stranded or water in homes yet but I see kayaks @FOX26Houston pic.twitter.com/6ysTYuv2hd
— Deneige Broom (@DeneigeFOX26) September 14, 2018