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 Image 1 of 80 Cowboys work to rescue a herd of cattle from a flooded field as the Brazos River overflows its banks Saturday, June 4, 2016 near Chenango. Cowboys work to rescue a herd of cattle from a flooded field as the Brazos River overflows its banks Saturday, June 4, 2016 near Chenango. Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 2 of 80 Cowboys work to rescue a herd of cattle from a flooded field as the Brazos River overflows its banks Saturday, June 4, 2016 near Chenango. Cowboys work to rescue a herd of cattle from a flooded field as the Brazos River overflows its banks Saturday, June 4, 2016 near Chenango. Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 3 of 80 A rescue vehicle drives down FM 1462 as the Brazos River floods Saturday, June 4, 2016 in Rosharon. A rescue vehicle drives down FM 1462 as the Brazos River floods Saturday, June 4, 2016 in Rosharon. Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 4 of 80 Boaters drive alongside FM 1462 as the Brazos River floods Saturday, June 4, 2016 in Rosharon. Boaters drive alongside FM 1462 as the Brazos River floods Saturday, June 4, 2016 in Rosharon. Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 5 of 80 A fawn stands in flood water as it passes over a road Saturday, June 4, 2016 in Rosharon. A fawn stands in flood water as it passes over a road Saturday, June 4, 2016 in Rosharon. Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 6 of 80 A vulture flies above flooding along the Brazos River Saturday, June 4, 2016. A vulture flies above flooding along the Brazos River Saturday, June 4, 2016. Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 7 of 80 Homes sit under flood water along the Brazos River Saturday, June 4, 2016. Homes sit under flood water along the Brazos River Saturday, June 4, 2016. Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 8 of 80 A man rides his bike while a woman wades through flood waters from the Brazos River Saturday, June 4, 2016 near Holiday Lakes. A man rides his bike while a woman wades through flood waters from the Brazos River Saturday, June 4, 2016 near Holiday Lakes. Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 9 of 80 A home is surrounded by flood waters from the Brazos River Saturday, June 4, 2016. A home is surrounded by flood waters from the Brazos River Saturday, June 4, 2016. Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 10 of 80 A home is surrounded by flood waters from the Brazos River Saturday, June 4, 2016 in Rosharon. A home is surrounded by flood waters from the Brazos River Saturday, June 4, 2016 in Rosharon. Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 11 of 80 A sign outside the Hitching Post warns of high water to come Friday, June 3, 2016 in Holiday Lakes. A sign outside the Hitching Post warns of high water to come Friday, June 3, 2016 in Holiday Lakes. Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 12 of 80 A horse stands in flood waters near FM 1462 Friday, June 3, 2016 in Rosharon. A horse stands in flood waters near FM 1462 Friday, June 3, 2016 in Rosharon. Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 13 of 80 A man boats out to FM 1462 from a flooded home Friday, June 3, 2016 in Rosharon. A man boats out to FM 1462 from a flooded home Friday, June 3, 2016 in Rosharon. Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 14 of 80 Buddy Williams looks at a neighbors flooded farm from FM 1462 Friday, June 3, 2016 in Rosharon. Buddy Williams looks at a neighbors flooded farm from FM 1462 Friday, June 3, 2016 in Rosharon. Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 15 of 80 Two fawn deer walk through flood water off FM 1462 to try to escape the rising Brazos River Friday, June 3, 2016 in Rosharon. Two fawn deer walk through flood water off FM 1462 to try to escape the rising Brazos River Friday, June 3, 2016 in Rosharon. Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 16 of 80 People line up alongside FM 1462 as they help with evacuations Friday, June 3, 2016 in Rosharon. People line up alongside FM 1462 as they help with evacuations Friday, June 3, 2016 in Rosharon. Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 17 of 80 Kyle Mock walks in the rain downtown, Thursday, June 2, in Houston. Kyle Mock walks in the rain downtown, Thursday, June 2, in Houston. Photo: Jon Shapley / Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 18 of 80 Cattle are driven west, away from the surging Brazos River, down FM 1462 in Brazoria County, Thursday, June 2, 2016. A mandatory evacuation was declared in the area east of the river in the area near Brazos Bend State Park Thursday afternoon. less Cattle are driven west, away from the surging Brazos River, down FM 1462 in Brazoria County, Thursday, June 2, 2016. A mandatory evacuation was declared in the area east of the river in the area near Brazos ... more Photo: Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 19 of 80 Cattle are driven west, away from the surging Brazos River, down FM 1462 in Brazoria County, Thursday, June 2, 2016. A mandatory evacuation was declared in the area east of the river in the area near Brazos Bend State Park Thursday afternoon. less Cattle are driven west, away from the surging Brazos River, down FM 1462 in Brazoria County, Thursday, June 2, 2016. A mandatory evacuation was declared in the area east of the river in the area near Brazos ... more Photo: Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 20 of 80 Avenue A is completely submerged in Rosenberg along the Brazos River, Thursday, June 2, 2016. Avenue A is completely submerged in Rosenberg along the Brazos River, Thursday, June 2, 2016. Photo: Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 21 of 80 Mitchell Melnar fishes for catfish on the west side of the flooded Brazos River near Wallis, Thursday, June 2, 2016. Mitchell Melnar fishes for catfish on the west side of the flooded Brazos River near Wallis, Thursday, June 2, 2016. Photo: Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 22 of 80 Neighbors watch the overflowing Brazos River flow past a neighborhood in Rosenberg, Thursday, June 2, 2016. Neighbors watch the overflowing Brazos River flow past a neighborhood in Rosenberg, Thursday, June 2, 2016. Photo: Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 23 of 80 Gayles Forward-Perkins struggles Thursday to move a container filled with waterlogged belongings in her Kingwood garage. Residents could do nothing but watch as the San Jacinto River rose. ﻿ Gayles Forward-Perkins struggles Thursday to move a container filled with waterlogged belongings in her Kingwood garage. Residents could do nothing but watch as the San Jacinto River rose. ﻿ Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Staff 
 
 Image 24 of 80 Chance Morgan canoes past flooded townhouses on the way to his Kingwood home on Thursday, June 2, 2016. (Michael Ciaglo / Houston Chronicle) Chance Morgan canoes past flooded townhouses on the way to his Kingwood home on Thursday, June 2, 2016. (Michael Ciaglo / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Staff 
 
 Image 25 of 80 A lone armadillo moves across a flooded roadway in Booth, Texas on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Rising waters forced residents to evacuate their homes and buildings. A lone armadillo moves across a flooded roadway in Booth, Texas on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Rising waters forced residents to evacuate their homes and buildings. Photo: Michael Ciaglo/Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 26 of 80 A group of people on board a truck travel through flood waters in Booth, Texas on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Flood waters forced residents to evacuate their homes and buildings. A group of people on board a truck travel through flood waters in Booth, Texas on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Flood waters forced residents to evacuate their homes and buildings. Photo: Michael Ciaglo/Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 27 of 80 A pickup truck travels through a flooded roadway in Booth, Texas on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Flood waters forced residents to evacuate their homes and buildings. A pickup truck travels through a flooded roadway in Booth, Texas on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Flood waters forced residents to evacuate their homes and buildings. Photo: Michael Ciaglo/Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 28 of 80 A woman and a girl travel through the flooded town of Booth, Texas on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Residents and local wildlife could be seen attempting to flee the rising flood waters. A woman and a girl travel through the flooded town of Booth, Texas on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Residents and local wildlife could be seen attempting to flee the rising flood waters. Photo: Michael Ciaglo/Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 29 of 80 Deer walk through a misty field next to the Brazos River at sunrise Tuesday, May 31, 2016 in Richmond. Deer walk through a misty field next to the Brazos River at sunrise Tuesday, May 31, 2016 in Richmond. Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 30 of 80 A man reacts as workers tow mobile homes out of a flooded lot to save them from damage Tuesday, May 31, 2016 in Richmond. A man reacts as workers tow mobile homes out of a flooded lot to save them from damage Tuesday, May 31, 2016 in Richmond. Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 31 of 80 A man rides his bike down a flooded street in the Rio Vista neighborhood Tuesday, May 31, 2016 in Richmond. A man rides his bike down a flooded street in the Rio Vista neighborhood Tuesday, May 31, 2016 in Richmond. Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 32 of 80 Anthony Perry kayaks down Escambia Way Drive outside his house in the flooded Rio Vista neighborhood Tuesday, May 31, 2016 in Richmond. Anthony Perry kayaks down Escambia Way Drive outside his house in the flooded Rio Vista neighborhood Tuesday, May 31, 2016 in Richmond. Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 33 of 80 Firefighters wade down Greenwood Drive in Richmond, Tuesday, May 31, 2016, as flood waters continue to rise. Torrential rains caused widespread flooding around the Houston area on during Memorial Day weekend. less Firefighters wade down Greenwood Drive in Richmond, Tuesday, May 31, 2016, as flood waters continue to rise. Torrential rains caused widespread flooding around the Houston area on during Memorial Day ... more Photo: Michael Ciaglo / Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 34 of 80 Candace Seger carries a cat crate after officials rescued her 17 cats, dog and husband as the Brazos River flooded into their home on Monday, May 30, 2016, in Simonton. Candace Seger carries a cat crate after officials rescued her 17 cats, dog and husband as the Brazos River flooded into their home on Monday, May 30, 2016, in Simonton. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 35 of 80 A wet cat owned by Candace and John Seger sits in its crate after being rescued from its home as the Brazos River overflowed on Monday, May 30, 2016, in Simonton. A wet cat owned by Candace and John Seger sits in its crate after being rescued from its home as the Brazos River overflowed on Monday, May 30, 2016, in Simonton. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 36 of 80 John Seger and his brother-in-law Roger Merrill carry Segar's dog after being rescued from his home as the Brazos River overflowed into his home on Monday, May 30, 2016, in Simonton. John Seger and his brother-in-law Roger Merrill carry Segar's dog after being rescued from his home as the Brazos River overflowed into his home on Monday, May 30, 2016, in Simonton. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 37 of 80 Georgette Barrera walks out of her home in the Fisherman's Paradise Trailer Park at Ave A and Riveredge Drive, Monday, May 30, 2016, in Richmond, after mandatory evacuations were issued for residents of that trailer park, as well as Reyes trailer park, next door. less Georgette Barrera walks out of her home in the Fisherman's Paradise Trailer Park at Ave A and Riveredge Drive, Monday, May 30, 2016, in Richmond, after mandatory evacuations were issued for residents of that ... more Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 38 of 80 Brazos River overs near the town of Simonton on Monday, May 30, 2016. Brazos River overs near the town of Simonton on Monday, May 30, 2016. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 39 of 80 A herd of deer makes its way to higher ground as the Brazos River overflows the town of Simonton on Monday, May 30, 2016. A herd of deer makes its way to higher ground as the Brazos River overflows the town of Simonton on Monday, May 30, 2016. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 40 of 80 A cow takes in some extra food as the Brazos River overflows on Monday, May 30, 2016, in Simonton. A cow takes in some extra food as the Brazos River overflows on Monday, May 30, 2016, in Simonton. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 41 of 80 Family members of 80-year-old Jesus Cardenas help him pack up his belongings from the Reyes Trailer Park at Ave A and Riveredge Drive, Monday, May 30, 2016, in Richmond, after mandatory evacuations were issued for residents of that trailer park, as well as Fisherman's Paradise trailer park, next door. less Family members of 80-year-old Jesus Cardenas help him pack up his belongings from the Reyes Trailer Park at Ave A and Riveredge Drive, Monday, May 30, 2016, in Richmond, after mandatory evacuations were issued ... more Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 42 of 80 Men in a four-wheeler drive through 21-inch deep flood water at Greenwood and Strange Drive Monday, May 30, 2016, in Richmond. Men in a four-wheeler drive through 21-inch deep flood water at Greenwood and Strange Drive Monday, May 30, 2016, in Richmond. Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 43 of 80 People watch the flood rise as a four-wheeler enters the water at Greenwood and Strange Drive Monday, May 30, 2016, in Richmond. People watch the flood rise as a four-wheeler enters the water at Greenwood and Strange Drive Monday, May 30, 2016, in Richmond. Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 44 of 80 Jim Klentzman maneuvers his boat through 21-inch deep floodwaters near his home at Greenwood and Strange Drive Monday, May 30, 2016, in Richmond. Jim Klentzman maneuvers his boat through 21-inch deep floodwaters near his home at Greenwood and Strange Drive Monday, May 30, 2016, in Richmond. Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 45 of 80 Twenty-one inches of flood water fills the street at Greenwood and Strange Drive Monday, May 30, 2016, in Richmond. Twenty-one inches of flood water fills the street at Greenwood and Strange Drive Monday, May 30, 2016, in Richmond. Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 46 of 80 Charles Brothers looks at the flood waters with his pet Yellow-crowned Amazon "Buddy" at Greenwood and Strange Drive Monday, May 30, 2016, in Richmond. Charles Brothers looks at the flood waters with his pet Yellow-crowned Amazon "Buddy" at Greenwood and Strange Drive Monday, May 30, 2016, in Richmond. Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 47 of 80 A truck drives through the riding flood waters at Greenwood and Strange Drive Monday, May 30, 2016, in Richmond. A truck drives through the riding flood waters at Greenwood and Strange Drive Monday, May 30, 2016, in Richmond. Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 48 of 80 Anice Divin, 71, walks just feet from her front porch at Greenwood and Strange Drive Monday, May 30, 2016, in Richmond. Divin has lived in the area for 49 years and never seen water up to her home before this weekend. less Anice Divin, 71, walks just feet from her front porch at Greenwood and Strange Drive Monday, May 30, 2016, in Richmond. Divin has lived in the area for 49 years and never seen water up to her home before this ... more Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 49 of 80 Jesus Lozano, Jr., checks on his pigs as rising flood waters from the Brazos River creep closer to his house, Sunday, May 29, 2016, in Richmond. Jesus Lozano, Jr., checks on his pigs as rising flood waters from the Brazos River creep closer to his house, Sunday, May 29, 2016, in Richmond. Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 50 of 80 Irene Martinez, who lives near the Brazos River, leaves her flooded home, Sunday, May 29, 2016, in Richmond. She lives there with her two sons, and they are evacuating because the river is forecast to rise another several feet. less Irene Martinez, who lives near the Brazos River, leaves her flooded home, Sunday, May 29, 2016, in Richmond. She lives there with her two sons, and they are evacuating because the river is forecast to rise ... more Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 51 of 80 Sixth Street is impassible due to rising flood waters from the Brazos River Sunday, May 29, 2016, in Rosenberg. Sixth Street is impassible due to rising flood waters from the Brazos River Sunday, May 29, 2016, in Rosenberg. Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 52 of 80 Alex Fedorow, with Country Inn and Suites Hotel, kayaks around the property off the frontage road of I-59 North, Sunday, May 29, 2016, in Humble. The hotel was surrounded by floodwaters, and several guests were evacuated from the hotel. less Alex Fedorow, with Country Inn and Suites Hotel, kayaks around the property off the frontage road of I-59 North, Sunday, May 29, 2016, in Humble. The hotel was surrounded by floodwaters, and several guests ... more Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 53 of 80 A stop sign at Fieldtree Drive and Glencreek is under water as floodwaters rose in the Northshire neighborhood, behind Deerbrook Mall, Sunday, May 29, 2016, in Humble. A stop sign at Fieldtree Drive and Glencreek is under water as floodwaters rose in the Northshire neighborhood, behind Deerbrook Mall, Sunday, May 29, 2016, in Humble. Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 54 of 80 A family sits with their pet, as their house took on flood waters in the Northshire neighborhood, behind Deerbrook Mall, Sunday, May 29, 2016, in Humble. A family sits with their pet, as their house took on flood waters in the Northshire neighborhood, behind Deerbrook Mall, Sunday, May 29, 2016, in Humble. Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 55 of 80 Hazel Smith walks through her flooded home Saturday, May 28, 2016, in Tomball. The home, which sits at least two feet off the ground, had at least two feet of water in it the night before. "A bed only holds so much," she said. less Hazel Smith walks through her flooded home Saturday, May 28, 2016, in Tomball. The home, which sits at least two feet off the ground, had at least two feet of water in it the night before. "A bed only holds so ... more Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 56 of 80 A flooded home is seen at the corner of Rock Elm Lane and Kingbird Drive, Saturday, May 28, 2016, in Tomball. A flooded home is seen at the corner of Rock Elm Lane and Kingbird Drive, Saturday, May 28, 2016, in Tomball. Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 57 of 80 People wade across a flooded section of Rayford Road east of I-45 on Saturday, May 28, 2016, in Spring. People wade across a flooded section of Rayford Road east of I-45 on Saturday, May 28, 2016, in Spring. Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 58 of 80 David Rhodes and his brother Derek look at rising flood waters from Spring Creek, along Riley Fuzzel Road, Saturday, May 28, 2016, in Spring. The pair, both musicians, came from San Antonio to visit their uncle. less David Rhodes and his brother Derek look at rising flood waters from Spring Creek, along Riley Fuzzel Road, Saturday, May 28, 2016, in Spring. The pair, both musicians, came from San Antonio to visit their ... more Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 59 of 80 Ton Dotson drips with sweat as he moves furniture out of his house in the Northwood Pines subdivision, Saturday, May 28, 2016, in Spring. The water level in nearby Spring Creek is rising, and is expected to crest between 10 p.m. and midnight tonight. less Ton Dotson drips with sweat as he moves furniture out of his house in the Northwood Pines subdivision, Saturday, May 28, 2016, in Spring. The water level in nearby Spring Creek is rising, and is expected to ... more Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 60 of 80 Leo Hernandez talks about the water level in Spring Creek, in the Northwood Pines subdivision, Saturday, May 28, 2016, in Spring. The water level in the creek is rising, and it is expected to crest between 10 p.m. and midnight tonight. Hernandez has lived in the neighborhood since 2003, and he said he has never seen anything like this. less Leo Hernandez talks about the water level in Spring Creek, in the Northwood Pines subdivision, Saturday, May 28, 2016, in Spring. The water level in the creek is rising, and it is expected to crest between 10 ... more Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 61 of 80 Tim Bowlin checks the water level in Spring Creek, in the Northwood Pines subdivision, Saturday, May 28, 2016, in Spring. The water level in the creek is rising, and it is expected to crest between 10 p.m. and midnight tonight. "I've been here 15 years, and I've never seen anything like this," he said. less Tim Bowlin checks the water level in Spring Creek, in the Northwood Pines subdivision, Saturday, May 28, 2016, in Spring. The water level in the creek is rising, and it is expected to crest between 10 p.m. and ... more Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 62 of 80 Lightning flashes over the Houston skyline, Friday, May 27, 2016, in Spring. Lightning flashes over the Houston skyline, Friday, May 27, 2016, in Spring. Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 63 of 80 Water rises from a manhole cover on White Oak drive near Houston avenue Wednesday, May 25, 2016, in Houston. Water rises from a manhole cover on White Oak drive near Houston avenue Wednesday, May 25, 2016, in Houston. Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 64 of 80 Heavy rain falls as a person crosses Wild Indigo Street, Friday, May 27, 2016, in Spring. Heavy rain falls as a person crosses Wild Indigo Street, Friday, May 27, 2016, in Spring. Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 65 of 80 Cattle are herded along US 290 out of a flooded pasture on Friday, May 27, 2016, in Chappell Hill. Cattle are herded along US 290 out of a flooded pasture on Friday, May 27, 2016, in Chappell Hill. Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 66 of 80 Cattle are herded up US 290 out of a flooded pasture on Friday, May 27, 2016, in Chappell Hill. Cattle are herded up US 290 out of a flooded pasture on Friday, May 27, 2016, in Chappell Hill. Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 67 of 80 Cattle are herded up US 290 out of a flooded pasture on Friday, May 27, 2016, in Chappell Hill. Cattle are herded up US 290 out of a flooded pasture on Friday, May 27, 2016, in Chappell Hill. Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 68 of 80 A man checks to make sure everyone made it safely out of a truck that flooded when the three men in the background drove around a closed road barrier on Nichols Sawmill Road and lost control of the vehicle in the water Friday, May 27, 2016 in Magnolia. less A man checks to make sure everyone made it safely out of a truck that flooded when the three men in the background drove around a closed road barrier on Nichols Sawmill Road and lost control of the vehicle in ... more Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 69 of 80 Conroe firefighters evacuate Jim Treadway via boat after Treadway was stranded when Pecan Bend Road was washed out near the San Jacinto River on Friday, May 27, 2016, in Conroe. Conroe firefighters evacuate Jim Treadway via boat after Treadway was stranded when Pecan Bend Road was washed out near the San Jacinto River on Friday, May 27, 2016, in Conroe. Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 70 of 80 Roland Courville steers a boat across Mill Creek Road as he helps people escape from a Magnolia neighborhood cut off by a flooded Spring Creek Friday, May 27, 2016. Roland Courville steers a boat across Mill Creek Road as he helps people escape from a Magnolia neighborhood cut off by a flooded Spring Creek Friday, May 27, 2016. Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 71 of 80 Cody Munlin drives his jeep across Mill Creek Road in an attempt to get to a Magnolia neighborhood cut off by a flooded Spring Creek Friday, May 27, 2016. Cody Munlin drives his jeep across Mill Creek Road in an attempt to get to a Magnolia neighborhood cut off by a flooded Spring Creek Friday, May 27, 2016. Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 72 of 80 Conroe Fire Department J. Riddle stands next to a washed out section of Pecan Bend Road was washed out near the San Jacinto River on Friday, May 27, 2016, in Conroe. Conroe Fire Department J. Riddle stands next to a washed out section of Pecan Bend Road was washed out near the San Jacinto River on Friday, May 27, 2016, in Conroe. Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 73 of 80 A family looks at a flooded Spring Creek on North Ravenswood Drive in a Magnolia neighborhood Friday, May 27, 2016. A family looks at a flooded Spring Creek on North Ravenswood Drive in a Magnolia neighborhood Friday, May 27, 2016. Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 74 of 80 A car and home sit in flood water from Spring Creek on North Ravenswood Drive in a Magnolia neighborhood Friday, May 27, 2016. A car and home sit in flood water from Spring Creek on North Ravenswood Drive in a Magnolia neighborhood Friday, May 27, 2016. Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 75 of 80 Dan Neef helps paddle Eve Pena, left, and her mother, Margaret Medina, to rescue their dog and gather belongings from their home in a neighborhood cut off by flood waters Friday, May 27, 2016 in Magnolia. Dan Neef helps paddle Eve Pena, left, and her mother, Margaret Medina, to rescue their dog and gather belongings from their home in a neighborhood cut off by flood waters Friday, May 27, 2016 in Magnolia. Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 76 of 80 Lisa Watkins wades into a flooded Spring Creek on North Ravenswood Drive as she attempts to check on her trailer home in a Magnolia neighborhood Friday, May 27, 2016. Lisa Watkins wades into a flooded Spring Creek on North Ravenswood Drive as she attempts to check on her trailer home in a Magnolia neighborhood Friday, May 27, 2016. Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle 
 
 Image 77 of 80 A suspected tornado damaged a number of homes in the Wheeler Ridge neighborhood in Bryan Texas, Thursday, May 26, 2016. A suspected tornado damaged a number of homes in the Wheeler Ridge neighborhood in Bryan Texas, Thursday, May 26, 2016. Photo: Brent Zwerneman / Houston Chronicl 
 
 Image 78 of 80 A suspected tornado damaged a number of homes in the Wheeler Ridge neighborhood in Bryan Texas, Thursday, May 26, 2016. A suspected tornado damaged a number of homes in the Wheeler Ridge neighborhood in Bryan Texas, Thursday, May 26, 2016. Photo: Brent Zwerneman / Houston Chronicl 
 
 Image 79 of 80 A suspected tornado damaged a number of homes in the Wheeler Ridge neighborhood in Bryan Texas, Thursday, May 26, 2016. A suspected tornado damaged a number of homes in the Wheeler Ridge neighborhood in Bryan Texas, Thursday, May 26, 2016. Photo: Brent Zwerneman / Houston Chronicl 

 The AquaDam surrounds Randy Wagner's home as floodwaters continue to rise. (Photo: Provided) 
 
 ROSHARON, Texas - Of the thousands of homes evacuated and damaged by flooding in Brazoria County, one family’s home is high and dry on West FM 1462 in Rosharon. 
 
 Randy Wagner decided to take a chance on something called an Aqua Dam, a product he discovered online. 
 
 Rosharon, and many parts of Brazoria County were filled with military vehicles and airboats to facilitate mandatory evacuations when the Brazos River began to overflow. 
 
 “Your family being relocated and you know it’s heartbreaking to know that that could happen,” said Wagner. 
 
 Wagner was determined to find a way to save his home, after Brazos River Authority warned residents of the approaching floods that hadn’t been seen in decades. 
 
 “To not know what that level was going to stop at, I needed to prepare for something that no one has seen,” said Wagner. 
 
 The AquaDam surrounds Randy Wagner's home as floodwaters continue to rise. (Photo: Provided) 
 
 He drove to Louisiana and purchased an AquaDam, learned how to install it and with the help of two other men, the dam kept the water back. 
 
 He filled up 400 feet of 30 inch high tubes made of plastic and fabric with water. 
 
 “I was the crazy guy. Everybody was kinda going by, laughing at me. But today they are really impressed with this AquaDam,” said Wagner. 
 
 He and his family stayed, waited and watched as the water rose to 27 inches, but never seeped through the barriers. The product cost him money, but he told KHOU 11 News it was well worth his sanity. 
 
 “$8,300 is to me a small investment on a house that could have two feet of water in it and cost me $150,000 in repairs.” he said. 
 
 The AquaDam surrounds Randy Wagner's home as floodwaters continue to rise. (Photo: Provided) 
 
 Now he has a place to come home to and hopes that others will learn from the chance he took on a company he found online. 
 
 “Emergency management could use it. I remember when Addicks reservoir was going over Highway 6. It could’ve been used.” he said. 
 
 For more information on AquaDams, click here.
– A Texas man used water to save his Brazoria County home from flooding this week with the help of a product he found online and paid $8,300 for. Randy Wagner tells KHOU that he drove to Louisiana to buy an AquaDam, which two buddies helped him install. The 400 feet of water-filled, 30-inch-high tubes formed a barrier that kept his home dry even when water reached 27 inches. "I was the crazy guy. Everybody was kinda going by, laughing at me. But today they are really impressed," says Wagner, who calls the product "a small investment on a house that could have two feet of water in it and cost me $150,000 in repairs." Thousands other homes in the county were damaged this week as floodwaters rose and mandatory evacuation orders were issued. Some 100,000 out of 300,000 residents of the coastal county have been affected and authorities worried about water quality are urging people to get tetanus shots, the Houston Chronicle reports. "We are asking people to stay out of the floodwaters. It is unsanitary; it's full of bacteria. A lot of people have septic systems that are being inundated with water and pushing contaminated water through the flood plain," a county emergency management spokeswoman says.