Finding your car after flooding in Houston

Thursday, April 21, 2016
The Houston Police Department reports 132 vehicles have been towed from Houston streets or freeways since midnight.
HOUSTON (KTRK) -- The Houston Police Department reports 132 vehicles have been towed from Houston streets or freeways since midnight.

Authorities report drivers abandoned them in roadways amid rising flood waters.
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Drivers are urged to visit findmytowedcar.com or call 713-308-8580.

Make sure you know your license plate number. Act quickly. Fees at impound lots can add up quickly.

If you car was towed from a roadway in unincorporated Harris County, you'll need to contact the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
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EXPLAINER: Here's what happens if you abandoned your car in floodwaters

They recommend calling non-emergency dispatch at 713-221-6000.

Make sure you know your license plate number and where you last left your vehicle.

PHOTOS: Floodwaters wreak havoc on Houston roadways
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Elysian Street, close to downtown.none
Braeswood Bayou near Kirby Drivenone
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Brays Bayou, at Kirby and N Braeswood Blvdnone
Homestead and Kelly underwaternone
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Richmond and Spur 527 has about knee deep water!none
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Spotted on Beechnut @ Ferrisnone
Elgin @ Chenevertnone
I10 and N. Waysidenone
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High water at I-45 and Tidwell - twitter.com/Margaritaishnone
School bus on Kansas St in the Heights. Twitter: @crockett_taylornone
Bissonnet, just after Mandell, going towards the MFAH and HMNS.none
N Braeswood near Chimney Rocknone
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Highway 288 floodingnone
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Floodwaters have inundated Rice Stadium, turning it into a lake.none
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