Reports: Harvey causes at least 2 fatalities, catastrophic damage and flooding in Texas

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The wrath of Harvey is far from over as the storm continues to pound southeastern Texas with heavy rain and powerful winds.

Harvey made landfall between Port Aransas and Port O'Connor, Texas, on Friday night as a Category 4 storm and will bring a threat of catastrophic and life-threatening flooding as it stalls over the region.

The first major hurricane to strike the United States since Wilma in 2005, Harvey has caused widespread power outages, significant flooding, travel disruptions and devastation to cities along the coast.

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12:30 a.m. CDT Sunday: Multiple water rescues are occurring northeast of San Antonio in Caldwell and Bastrop counties. Austin, Texas, has picked up over 7 inches of rain since 2 a.m. CDT Saturday.

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12:00 a.m. CDT Sunday: One woman died from flooding in Houston on Saturday night, according to the Associated Press. The woman's car was stuck in high water when she got out of the vehicle and was later found dead about 30 yards away.

This is the second confirmed death due to Harvey.

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11:00 p.m. CDT Saturday: Significant, life-threatening flooding is unfolding over the Houston metro area. A band of very heavy rainfall is unleashing rainfall rates over 6 inches per hour in some places.

A trained spotter in Pearland, Texas, reported 9.92 inches of rain in 90 minutes from this stationary band of rain.

"Please get off roadways now," Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo tweeted Saturday night. "This large band is causing roadways to flood and folks are being stranded in it. Don't try to outwit nature."

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9:30 p.m. CDT Saturday: A flash flood emergency has been issued in Houston as a band of heavy rain has set up over the city. This band of rain is also effecting areas just south and west of the city.

Radar-estimated rainfall rates exceed four inches an hour in this area, resulting in a significant risk of flooding. Meyerland, Texas, received 3.97 inches between 8:17 and 9:17 p.m. CDT.

This band of rain is very slow moving and may sit over the same areas into Saturday night, extending the risk of flash flooding. People in this area should be ready to move to higher ground as water levels rise.

Water rescues were being conducted just west of the city, according to emergency managers, with more likely over the next several hours.

Rain from Harvey is causing rivers to swell, including the San Bernard River near Sweeny which is projected to rise more than 10 feet above record level.

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8:40 p.m. CDT Saturday: The Coast Guard have responded to a report that seven people are in distress in a home near Aransas Pass, Texas.

"Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi received a report at 7 p.m. of seven people, one of which is reportedly on oxygen and had run out, in need of assistance," the Coast Guard said in a statement.

An aircrew is taking a helicopter to the house to assist the individuals.

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7:30 p.m. CDT Saturday: Several thunderstorms associated with Harvey are capable of producing tornadoes just west of Houston.

This band of rain and thunderstorms also has a history of producing flooding with rainfall rates exceeding two inches an hour in some locations.

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6:44 p.m. CDT Saturday: A thunderstorm associated with Harvey is capable of producing a tornado just west of Houston.

The threat of tornadoes will continue into Saturday night, so people should stay near their shelters in case a tornado is approaching.

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5:45 p.m. CDT Saturday: Over 200,000 electric customers are without power across southern Texas, according to AEP Texas. Many of these outages are located near the area where Harvey made landfall on Friday night.

This number may continue to rise until roads are able to be cleared of debris and crews are able to safely access areas that have lost power.

Several state parks in Texas have been closed, but the ones that remain open are accessible to evacuees.

Governor Abbott opened the state parks to hurricane evacuees, making them free to stay in for those displaced due to Harvey.

Airbnb has also activated their host community to open their homes for free to those that have had to evacuate their home due to Harvey.

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4:30 p.m. CDT Saturday: Multiple reports of a tornado in Cypress, Texas. There are tornado watches and flash flood warnings in effect for southeastern Texas as Harvey hovers over land.

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3:45 p.m. CDT Saturday: Gov. Abbott remains concerned about flooding in the wake of the storm. To keep up with road closures, delays and flooding visit DriveTexas. Avoid driving unless necessary.

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2:30 p.m. CDT Saturday: At least one fatality has been reported due to Harvey in Rockport, Texas, according to the county judge.

Harvey is 35 miles northwest of Victoria, Texas, which is 65 miles east-southeast of San Antonio, with sustained winds near 65 mph. The greatest threat across southeastern Texas will be torrential rainfall, which may lead to catastrophic flooding in many locations.

Given how much rain has already fallen, strong wind gusts will continue the threat for downed trees.

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1:45 p.m. CDT Saturday: Residents may return to Corpus Christi, however more than 100,000 customers remain without power.

Gov. Abbott said it may take several days to fix the power outages due to gusty winds. The wind speed has to decrease to a certain level before they are able to proceed.

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12:45 p.m. CDT Saturday: Harvey is now a tropical storm southeast of San Antonio, Texas, near Yorktown, Texas. Tropical storm-force winds are still possible.

Downed trees, power lines and power outages are still causing disruptions in surrounding areas of Rockport, Corpus Christi, Houston and Victoria, Texas.

According to a utility company, around 40 to 50 power poles have snapped along Route 77 in Victoria, Texas.

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11:55 a.m. CDT Saturday: Members of the Texas National Guard and Texas Task Force 1 are conducting search and rescue operations in response to Harvey.

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10:40 a.m. CDT Saturday: More photos of the extreme damage in Rockport, Texas, are emerging. Homes and buildings have been leveled and flood waters continue to rise.

AccuWeather Extreme Meteorologist Reed Timmer is on the ground in Rockport and reports the worst damage he's encountered has been in Holiday Beach, Texas, just north of Rockport.

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10:30 a.m. CDT Saturday: Corpus Christi crews are working to clear debris and downed power lines in the city. According to the Corpus Christi police department, numerous traffic lights are out. Motorists should treat intersections where the lights are out as a four-way stop.

Avoid traveling unless necessary.

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10:18 a.m. CDT Saturday: Rainfall rates are increasing around Houston, with about 2 inches of rain per hour falling around the city.

Flights scheduled to arrive into George Bush Intercontinental Airport are being delayed by more than three hours due to the storm.

Street flooding is also causing problems around Austin, Texas.

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9:15 a.m. CDT Saturday: The Coast Guard is responding to three tugboats in distress near the Lydia Ann Channel near Port Aransas, Texas, Saturday.

Mayday notifications were received from crew members of the tugboats Belle Chase, Sandy Point and Sabine Pass.

"Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi directed the launch of two MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrews that are en route for rescue," Coast Guard officials said in a statement.

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8:28 a.m. CDT Saturday: As daylight emerges over coastal Texas, more damage photos are beginning to emerge. Major damage is being reported around Rockport including at the town's airport.

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7:48 a.m. CDT Saturday: In Corpus Christi, traffic lights are out and there is a lot of debris strewed on the roads and downed power lines, according to law enforcement.

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7:20 a.m. CDT Saturday: More than 63,000 CentrePoint Energy customers are without power in the Houston area. Houston city officials have told residents to be aware of changing conditions and to avoid travel at this time.

Tornado damage has been reported in neighboring communities, officials said.

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6:00 a.m. CDT Saturday: A possible tornado tore through Sienna Plantation, Texas, early Saturday morning. There are reports of roofs blown off and extensive tree damage.

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