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The most devastating Rain and Flooding in the History of Houston

Texas

Tropical Storm Allison “The RAIN of Terror” June

2001

Tropical Storm Allison

“The RAIN of Terror” June 2001

I have no idea who actually took these various photos. I simply decided to compile them into

a more organized fashion for ease of electronic transferring…

Clint.

Please share these pictures with whomever you choose… Hopefully this file can be of

some value those seeking assistance through the Red Cross of your insurance companies.

Tropical Storm Allison

“The RAIN of Terror” June 2001

An wide shot view of the inner-city of Houston, Texas

Tropical Storm Allison

“The RAIN of Terror” June 2001

Flood waters invade the City with no Mercy

Tropical Storm Allison

“The RAIN of Terror” June 2001

Freeway Entrance ramp into downtown from the North

Tropical Storm Allison

“The RAIN of Terror” June 2001

Freeway Exit ramp into unknown location

Tropical Storm Allison

“The RAIN of Terror” June 2001

A view of Allen-Parkway

Tropical Storm Allison

“The RAIN of Terror” June 2001

Raging waters in the Tunnel System Downtown

Tropical Storm Allison

“The RAIN of Terror” June 2001

Another view of the Tunnel System Downtown

Tropical Storm Allison

“The RAIN of Terror” June 2001

And...Another view of the Tunnel System Downtown

Tropical Storm Allison

“The RAIN of Terror” June 2001

Canoeing down HWY 59 near the Compaq Center

Tropical Storm Allison

“The RAIN of Terror” June 2001

A view of 1 of 3 of the Suspension Bridges that crosses over HWY 59 near the Compaq Center

Tropical Storm Allison

“The RAIN of Terror” June 2001

Beneath this flood water is one of the busiest highways in Houston HWY 59 near the Compaq Center

Tropical Storm Allison

“The RAIN of Terror” June 2001

A view of the Houston’s Channel 11 - KHOU - Television Studio

Tropical Storm Allison

“The RAIN of Terror” June 2001

Houston’s Channel 11 - KHOU - Television Studio

Tropical Storm Allison

“The RAIN of Terror” June 2001

A view of Interstate Highway I-10

Tropical Storm Allison

“The RAIN of Terror” June 2001

Jet Sking in the flood waters on Interstate Highway I-10

Tropical Storm Allison

“The RAIN of Terror” June 2001

A view of a 3-way Intersection located at Allen Parkway and Sanford Street

Tropical Storm Allison

“The RAIN of Terror” June 2001

A closer view of a 3-way Intersection located at Allen Parkway and Sanford Street

Tropical Storm Allison

“The RAIN of Terror” June 2001

One of hundreds of unfortunate family members within the greater metropolitan area trying to make their way to dry land

Tropical Storm Allison

“The RAIN of Terror” June 2001

Let’s all pray that a disaster such as this never darkens our door

again…

The End.

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