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UPDATED: Latest Road Closures and Conditions For The Houston Area

HPM Digital Team

Posted on September 1, 2017 · Stay up to date on high water areas, road closures and road reopenings as Houston recovers from Harvey.

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Hurricane Harvey

Houston Road Closures Due To High Water Areas

HPM Digital Team

Posted on August 26, 2017 · As Houston is hit by the torrential rains of Hurricane Harvey, high water areas begin causing traffic incidents and road closures.

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WATCH: Some Houston Areas See High Water

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Posted on August 8, 2017 · Fire officials say they've conducted about two-dozen water rescues today, mostly pulling drivers from their stranded cars.

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