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Rising water is forcing new rescues east of Houston. Boats and helicopters were used to help people in cities like Beaumont and Port Arthur, Texas. There's a critical need for shelter in Orange near the Louisiana border. Michelle Miller reports.
Many people forced to flee by Hurricane Harvey are facing new tragedy as they return home to see the destruction. Kris Van Cleave reports from Crosby, Texas, where he witnessed a family come home for the first time.
Officials say there were no explosions at a flooded chemical plant in Crosby, Texas. They called it "popping" noises instead. Police had evacuated a wide area around the plant after its owner said there was no way to prevent an explosion. David Begnaud reports.
Dangerous currents in Kingwood, Texas forced FEMA officials to take over the rescue effort, as small rescue craft were struggling in the floodwaters. Tony Dokoupil reports from LaPorte after a day spent with rescuers scouring for people left behind in their homes.
FEMA representatives said Wednesday that they would continue to focus on their life-saving and life-sustaining mission in Texas for the next few days, and then move into recovery efforts. Watch the full press conference.
Tropical storm Harvey has made its second landfall in the U.S. after gaining strength in the Gulf, worsening the devastation in Southeast Texas. Hardin County Judge Wayne McDaniel and CBS News producer Christina Capatides join CBSN with more.
CBS News' Michelle Miller is near the Texas-Louisiana border, where tropical storm Harvey has brought catastrophic floods. She explains how the storm has not let up after 5 days of unprecedented rainfall.
Thousands of evacuees in the Houston area are crowding into shelters as rainfall from Harvey finally dies down. CBS News' Mark Strassmann joins CBSN with latest from Houston, Texas.
Already a local hero, Jim McIngvale - known as "Mattress Mack" - has become a national symbol of hope in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. On Sunday, he welcomed hundreds of people looking for refuge into two of his Gallery Furniture stores in Houston and also sent trucks into the flood looking for those in need of safe passage. David Begnaud reports.
Norah O'Donnell visited with families taking shelter inside the George R. Brown Convention Center. One woman recounted watching over her family Tuesday night after an uncomfortable welcome the night before. O'Donnell and Mark Strassmann report on the shelter conditions.
The devastating floodwaters in Texas are raising several major health concerns. More than 17,000 people are in shelters, and more than 8,000 of them are in Houston's main convention center. Health hazards in this disaster are mounting, both short and long term. Dr. David Persse, physician director of Houston's EMS and Public Health Authority, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the growing health concerns in Houston.
Due to the disastrous flooding, around 20 hospitals have evacuated or discontinued service in the greater Houston area since Harvey made landfall. While most hospitals remain open, some only have limited access to medicine, food and power. Kris Van Cleave reports.
For more than four days, we've seen the flooded streets of Houston. Improved weather conditions Wednesday have cleared the way for non-rescue helicopters to fly over some areas. Jericka Duncan took to the skies to see what Houston faces.
The official death toll for Hurricane Harvey and its remnants is now 10 after a falling tree killed two people in Beaumont. The Houston flood disaster is still affecting millions. City officials have now opened more downtown shelters in Houston to handle the overflow from the convention center. Norah O'Donnell and Mark Strassmann report.
The threat from Tropical Storm Harvey is shifting east after it made landfall for a second time in southwest Louisiana early Wednesday. Severe flash flooding also hit Beaumont and Port Arthur, Texas, after hours of heavy rain. Michelle Miller reports.
Houston's convention center is packed with thousands of flood victims, as emergency crews work nonstop to rescue people from their flooded neighborhoods. CBS News national correspondent Mark Strassmann has the latest on the storm's devastation and the efforts to save lives.
Safety officials have been working around the clock to rescue stranded residents in Houston and surrounding areas. Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña joined CBSN with more on the current conditions they're facing.
A group of fire ants was able to escape floodwaters in Houston by banding together to create a raft with their own bodies. CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers have the story and the incredible video.
Houston's convention center, the main evacuation center for the flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey, is packed with people. Norah O'Donnell went inside to speak with some of the evacuees. They shared frustration with the way things are going.
Harvey's catastrophic flooding is an all-too-familiar scene for victims of Hurricane Katrina. Houston was nicknamed "New Orleans West" after taking in so many Katrina evacuees in 2005. Many chose to stay in Houston, but now they may be forced to move again. Adriana Diaz reports.
President Trump is heading to Texas Tuesday where he will meet with local officials to discuss Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts. In areas like Port Aransas, there is no power, no water to drink, and no food. Jamie Yuccas reports.
The flooding disaster in Houston is pushing the limits of the city's emergency call services. Operators processed 75,000 calls between Friday night and Monday morning. Normally, the city receives 8,000 to 9,000 calls per day. Many people who needed help complained about their calls going unanswered. Jericka Duncan reports.
It's not clear how many people are still stuck in their homes in Texas more than four days after Hurricane Harvey hit. Volunteers have stepped up to bring their neighbors to safety when first responders aren't available. David Begnaud reports.
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz is planning to meet President Trump during his visit to Texas Tuesday to examine Hurricane Harvey response. The senator was at the convention center Monday visiting the thousands of people seeking shelter. Cruz joins "CBS This Morning" over the phone to discuss what he's witnessed, and whether more should have been done to prepare for Hurricane Harvey.
The city of Dickinson, Texas, is now under a mandatory evacuation order after being ravaged by flooding. The low-lying suburb southeast of Houston is home to about 20,000 people. Police are telling everyone to get out. DeMarco Morgan reports.
