The archive of all headlines from August 28, 2017, organized by time of publication.
Houston's police and fire departments have received more than 2,000 calls for rescues. The National Weather Service warns that 'catastrophic' flooding in the Houston area is expected to worsen and could become 'historic.''Please send help. 911 is not responding!!!!!!' Op-Ed
Houston's police and fire departments have received more than 2,000 calls for rescues. The National Weather Service warns that 'catastrophic' flooding in the Houston area is expected to worsen and could become 'historic.'In Houston, pleas for help go out over social media: 'Please send help. 911 is not responding' Op-Ed
At least five people have died, as the tropical storm pounds the region with torrential rain that is expected to last for days. Boats have been pressed into rescue duty where evacuation has become all but impossible. The storm is “beyond anything experienced,” the National Weather Service said.
At least five people have died as the tropical storm pounds the region with torrential rain that is expected to last for days. Boats have been pressed into rescue duty where evacuation has become all but impossible. The storm is “beyond anything experienced,” the National Weather Service said.
America’s fourth-largest city under threat as storm deluge drops more than 22in (55cm) of rain in a day. Follow the latest developments
America’s fourth-largest city under threat as storm deluge drops more than 22in (55cm) of rain in a day. Follow the latest developments
Hurricane Harvey
In a scene that evoked Hurricane Katrina, residents had to be rescued by helicopters and boats as streets turned into raging rivers and made evacuation all but impossible. Tropical Storm Harvey is “beyond anything experienced,” the National Weather Service said, warning that the rain could continue for days.
The floods brought the city of 2.3 million people to a near-total halt. Nowhere was that reality more obvious than along its ubiquitous freeways.Houston is inundated by a storm 'beyond anything experienced before' NATION
In a scene that evoked Hurricane Katrina, residents had to be rescued by helicopters and boats as streets turned into raging rivers and made evacuation all but impossible. Tropical Storm Harvey is “beyond anything experienced,” the National Weather Service said, warning that the rain could continue for days.
The floods brought the city of 2.3 million people to a near-total halt. Nowhere was that reality more obvious than along its ubiquitous freeways.Here's what we know about Tropical Storm Harvey: Rain, flooding and people needing rescue NATION
In a scene that evoked Hurricane Katrina, residents had to be rescued by helicopters and boats as streets turned into raging rivers and made evacuation all but impossible. Tropical Storm Harvey is “beyond anything experienced,” the National Weather Service said, warning that the rain could continue for days.
America’s fourth-largest city under threat as storm deluge drops more than 22in (55cm) of rain in a day. Follow the latest developments
Hurricane Harvey
America’s fourth-largest city under threat as former hurricane deluge drops more than 22in (55cm) of rain in a day. Follow the latest developments
Follow the latest developments as army releases water from two Houston reservoirs after ‘catastrophic’ effects of former hurricane
Follow the latest developments as army releases water from two Houston reservoirs after ‘catastrophic’ effects of former hurricane
Follow the latest developments as army releases water from two Houston reservoirs after ‘catastrophic’ rainfall that may reach 50in in some areas
In a scene that evoked Hurricane Katrina, residents had to be rescued by helicopters and boats as streets turned into raging rivers and made evacuation all but impossible. The National Weather Service warned that the rain could continue for days. Five deaths have been reported since Harvey made landfall on Friday.
In a scene that evoked Hurricane Katrina, residents had to be rescued by helicopters and boats as streets turned into raging rivers and made evacuation all but impossible. The National Weather Service warned that the rain could continue for days. Five deaths have been reported since Harvey made landfall on Friday.
The floods brought the city of 2.3 million people to a near-total halt. Nowhere was that reality more obvious than along its ubiquitous freeways. NATION
In a scene that evoked Hurricane Katrina, residents had to be rescued by helicopters and boats as streets turned into raging rivers and made evacuation all but impossible. The rain could continue for days. Five deaths have been reported since Harvey made landfall on Friday.
Hurricane Harvey
'We’re not at recovery yet,' FEMA Administrator William 'Brock' Long said at a news conference, noting that the storm was a 'landmark event' that had affected as many as 50 Texas counties.Hurricane Harvey slams into Texas Michael Hiltzik
Follow the latest developments as Texas triples the number of active guardsmen after 9tn gallons of water have fallen in two days in the Houston area
Follow the latest developments as Texas triples the number of active guardsmen after 9tn gallons of water have fallen in two days in the Houston area
'We’re not at recovery yet,' FEMA Administrator William 'Brock' Long said at a news conference, noting that the storm was a 'landmark event' that had affected as many as 50 Texas counties.Hurricane Harvey slams into Texas NATION
Follow the latest developments as Texas triples the number of active guardsmen after 9tn gallons of water have fallen in two days in the Houston area
'We’re not at recovery yet,' FEMA Administrator William 'Brock' Long said at a news conference, noting that the storm was a 'landmark event' that had affected as many as 50 Texas counties. Jacket Copy
'We’re not at recovery yet,' FEMA Administrator William 'Brock' Long said at a news conference, noting that the storm was a 'landmark event' that had affected as many as 50 Texas counties. BUSINESS
With record floodwaters, the Houston region now looks like an inland sea dotted by islands, and officials fear the worst is yet to come.About 30,000 people will seek emergency shelter, and 450,000 are likely to seek federal aid, U.S. officials say.
Follow the latest developments as the tropical storm’s death toll increases following reports that six residents died in a flooded van on Monday
'We’re not at recovery yet,' FEMA Administrator William 'Brock' Long said at a news conference, noting that the storm was a 'landmark event' that had affected as many as 50 Texas counties. NATION
With record floodwaters, the Houston region now looks like an inland sea dotted by islands, and officials fear the worst is yet to come.About 30,000 people will seek emergency shelter, and 450,000 are likely to seek federal aid, U.S. officials say.
'We’re not at recovery yet,' FEMA Administrator William 'Brock' Long said at a news conference, noting that the storm was a 'landmark event' that had affected as many as 50 Texas counties. ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON
With record floodwaters, the Houston region now looks like an inland sea dotted by islands, and officials fear the worst is yet to come.About 30,000 people will seek emergency shelter, and 450,000 are likely to seek federal aid, U.S. officials say.