Endless Hurricane Harvey Rain Creates Widespread Texas Flooding; Five Deaths Cited

Many regional roads and highways are "impassable," says UPI; giant Exxon Baytown refinery is closed.

Wilford Martinez, right, is rescued from his flooded car along Interstate 610 in floodwaters from Tropical Storm Harvey on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Houston, Texas.

Photo: AP/David J. Phillip

As Harvey remains stalled over the Houston area Sunday, UPI reports five deaths related to the epic storm, many impassable roads and highways, and numerous impacts to energy production. Read the full story

Across southern Texas , officials had yet to uncover the full extent of the damage. Heavy rain and lashing winds had covered roads in debris, blocking access to many small towns and rural areas. Additional coverage.

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