According to meteorologists, some 18 in or over 45 cm of rain fell on the city of Houston on Monday alone, resulting in floods that even reached “historic” levels.
Among the downpour’s casualties, in both people as well as property, was this Honda Insight and its owner, who for some reason drove straight through the flooded underpass thinking that the water wouldn’t actually be too deep.
Needless to say, he was wrong and eventually had to abandon his vehicle and literally swim to safety where a news crew gave him some assistance.
The situation is dire, which is why Texas Governor Gred Abbot declared a state of emergency in Houston, where 70,000 people were left without power, and 1,200 people needed actual rescuing.
The National Weather Service has been actively warning people that should they encounter flooded roads, they should immediately turn around. Other helpful tips include staying away from river banks, floodwaters, using a stick to determine water depth and looking for high ground.
They also mention that just 6 inches (15 cm) of moving water can knock a person off their feet, while one foot (30 cm) of water can stall a vehicle, whereas 2 feet (60 cm) are enough to sweep the car away entirely.