Houston Underwater: When the Bayou Turned into a Boo-Hoo
Hurricane Harvey? More like Hurricane "Hold My Beer" because this storm decided to redecorate Houston with a whole lotta floodwater. Now, before you go all Noah and start building an ark, let's get down to business (and by business, I mean where to avoid becoming a human submarine).
Areas That Became Rivers (Unofficially):
- The Places Most Folks Call "Home": Yeah, you read that right. Harvey wasn't picky. Neighborhoods like Meyerland, Kingwood, and Wimberley got slammed by overflowing bayous and creeks. Basically, anywhere with a body of water nearby became said body of water's new best friend.
- Under the Freeway, Not Quite Cruisin': Ever dream of kayaking under I-45? Harvey made those dreams (or should I say nightmares?) a reality. Those underpasses turned into unexpected canals, leaving some folks wondering if they needed a car or a paddle.
Areas That Mostly Dodged the Soakening:
- Up on the High Horse (or Hill, Rather): Places like the Galleria area and Sugar Land sat pretty on higher ground, mostly watching the drama unfold from a safe distance. High five for good geography, you lucky ducks!
- The "Never Flooded Before, Never Flooded Again" Club: A select few neighborhoods emerged relatively unscathed. Let's just hope they weren't too smug about it. We're looking at you, EaDo and Montrose.
Important Note: This ain't an exhaustive list, folks. Harvey was a splashtacular party crasher, and flooding hit many areas. Always check flood maps before buying a house, people. Trust me, future-you will thank you.
Bonus Tip: If you're ever unsure if your neighborhood is about to become Venice-on-the-Bayou, follow the saying: "When the bayou's bubblin', get to high ground shufflin'."
