At least three people have died due to severe storms in South Texas this week as rescues were still ongoing Friday.

Sections of the Bruce Highway have been cut off and flood warnings have been issued in the south-east as unprecedented rain continues to inundate Queensland.Flood watches are active in Brisbane and on the Gold and Sunshine coasts,

The region has endured severe thunderstorms since Wednesday, with some parts of the Rio Grande Valley seeing half a year’s worth of rain in a span of 48 hours.

Catastrophic and historic flash floods hit Harlingen, Texas shattering records and devastating the South Texas community.

Many shelters across the Rio Grande Valley opened up Thursday, offering refuge from the storm. The hardest-hit areas in Texas include Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy counties. Rising floodwaters have forced road closures, creating hazardous conditions that endanger lives and disrupt businesses, schools, and agricultural operations.

The rain is finally here! With heavy downpours expected throughout Thursday and early Friday, flooding remains a major threat.

At least three people have died and hundreds have been rescued following severe storms that moved across the southern part of Texas on Thursday and Friday.

The Greater Houston area expects to see a heavy rainfall threat Friday. Latest computer modeling has the heaviest rain falling to the southwest of the immediate Houston area and that is where the flood watch has been issued through 7PM Friday by the National Weather Service.