We had flood, drought, 'Stros and snow - and that's just since August

Friday, December 8, 2017
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- This year has been nothing less than historic for the city of Houston.

We've survived a catastrophic flood, won the World Series, bypassed a drought, and now we're experiencing a winter wonderland.

Here's a timeline at how close the historic events were:

Texas was devasted by Hurricane Harvey in August

BY THE NUMBERS: Hurricane Harvey hits 6 million Texans with 30+ inches of rain
BY THE NUMBERS: Hurricane Harvey hits 6 million Texans with 30+ inches of rain


The Astros healed our hearts by winning the World Series in November

HISTORY EARNED! Astros defeat Dodgers in Game 7, win team's first championship

AJ Hinch: 'We played the right game at the right time'


Houston's Bayou City was surrounded by a drought in November


Three months after Harvey, drought creeps toward Houston


Nearing drought


White Winter: Snow in December

Let it snow! Winter wonderland arrives in Houston


The events happened all within months, some bitter and some sweet, but through it all Houston remained strong.

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