Posted in Texas September 02, 2017 by Katie Lawrence

15 Devastating Photos That Show Just How Much Damage Hurricane Harvey Truly Caused In Texas

Hurricane Harvey: the worst flood event in U.S. history. Millions throughout South and Southeast Texas have lost their homes, vehicles, places of business, and even loved ones. If you didn’t experience the storm itself, these 15 photos will give you a glimpse of now only how devastating this disaster truly was, but how Texans band together in our darkest hours to help one another and ensure each other’s safety.

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Houston - The National Guard arrives to aid in rescue efforts.

Houston - Floodwaters rise nearly to the top of a road sign.

Houston - An apartment complex floods with feet of water, damaging cars and homes on the first floor.

Houston - Same apartment complex as above photo.

Houston - A street is completely underwater and impassable by car.

Pearland - A retention pond is completely full and begins to spill into a nearby neighborhood.

Victoria - The roof of a gas station has sustained major wind damage from the storm.

Beaumont - A home is turned into an island from the historic flooding caused by the storm.

Pearland - another shot of the full retention pond.

Cyprus Creek - The Texas Army National Guard assists in relief efforts.

Houston - A Flood Punt Team from Mississippi transports a family out of their flooded neighborhood.

Friendswood - Kentucky Air National Guardsmen conduct water rescue missions.

Pearland - Overflow from retention ponds floods streets in a neighborhood.

Pearland - Retention pond beginning to back up into residential streets.

If you and/or your loved ones were affected by Hurricane Harvey, just know that our deepest condolences are with you. Although this storm has been an absolute nightmare, it has shown us that the hospitable spirit of Texans persists even during the darkest of days.