On August 26th, Hurricane Harvey stalled over the Houston metropolitan area and dumped record rainfall. You’re probably familiar with some of the numbers by now. A partial butcher’s bill follows:
- At least 72 dead, though that total will rise as the water recedes and bodies are discovered.
- Tens of thousands rescued from rising water.
- Nearly 50,000 homes damaged. Many homes in the Houston area will have water in them for weeks, maybe months.
Maybe you’ve heard some of the grim stories that emerged from the storm.