Houston has seen its fair share of disasters over the years, but before Tropical Storm Allison dumped feet of rain on this area, the city had no backup savings and no rainy-day fund.
Tuesday's light showers were some of the first of the New Year for portions of Southeast Texas. Houston has only seen three days with measurable rainfall since Jan. 1, totaling just under an inch so far for 2026.
The National Weather Service says construction at Bush Airport blocked data from the rain gauge system there.
If you've flown out of Bush Airport anytime recently, you know all the construction out there can be frustrating, and that construction is now impacting more than just your travel times.
A state of emergency has been issued in Hawaii ahead of possible inclement weather posed by Hurricane Kiko, officials said.
More than 14 inches fell in less than 24 hours in one spot, causing rivers to flood, washing out vehicles, and cutting power to thousands.