Houston: Hold My Beer (Because You'll Need It) - A Look Back at Hurricane Harvey's Epic Rainfall
Ah yes, Hurricane Harvey. Remember that little weather event? You know, the one that turned Houston into a temporary swimming pool? Buckle up, because we're about to dive headfirst (pun intended) into the ridiculous amount of rain that soaked the city during this not-so-fun time.
The Rain Gauge Runneth Over
Here's the thing about Harvey - it wasn't exactly a quick sprinkle. No, sir (or madam). This hurricane was like a faucet stuck on "super soak" over Texas for days. We're talking biblical proportions here, folks.
Now, how much rain are we talking about? Well, you might need a bigger boat (again, with the puns) because the official numbers are staggering. Houston itself saw over 50 inches of rain during a four-day period. That's more than most places get in a year!
But wait, there's more! Some areas near Houston, like Nederland, got absolutely hammered with over 60 inches of rain. That's enough to make even Noah raise an eyebrow.
Inches? We Needed Yardsticks!
The amount of rain was so monumental that it broke all sorts of records. Forget rain gauges, they needed yardsticks to keep up! Harvey became the wettest tropical cyclone ever recorded in Texas history, and even snagged the top spot for the entire United States. Talk about going out with a splash!
The Lighter Side (Because We All Need a Laugh)
Okay, okay, we know Hurricane Harvey was a serious event that caused a lot of damage. But sometimes, you gotta find the humor in a situation to keep from crying (or maybe that's just the leftover floodwater in your eyes).
So, here's a little Harvey humor for you:
- What did the weatherman say to Houston during Harvey? "Don't worry, it's just a tropical depression...of your house."
- Why did the fish cross the highway during Harvey? Because the streets were flooded!
The Takeaway: Houston is Tough
Hurricane Harvey may have brought a whole lot of rain, but it couldn't dampen the spirits of the Houston folks. The city came together, rebuilt, and proved that they can weather any storm (pun fully intended).
