Publication Date December 3, 2016 | KHOU

Record rainfall hits Galveston County

United States
Texas City Emergency Management Officials say a record 11" of rain fell over the course of several hours Saturday afternoon. Photo: KHOU
Texas City Emergency Management Officials say a record 11" of rain fell over the course of several hours Saturday afternoon. Photo: KHOU

Texas City Emergency Management Officials say a record 11” of rain fell over the course of several hours Saturday afternoon.

The relentless downpours led to high water at almost every turn in town.