HOUSTON (AP) - Torrential rainfall flooded highways in the Houston area early Monday, forcing schools to close and threatening homes in some low-lying areas. As much as 10.5 inches of rain was reported by the height of the morning rush hour, said Rusty Cornelius, administrative coordinator for Harris County Emergency Management. Almost 6 inches of rain fell in just 75 minutes near Hobby Airport, the National Weather Service reported.
Parts of Interstate 10 and other major arteries were flooded, and numerous school districts called off classes Monday because of the rain and flooding.
The Houston Fire Department said it had to rescue at least a dozen motorists from deep water, Cornelius said.
