Massive flooding in Houston; Freeways and schools closed [video, photos]

Torrential rain hit in and around Houston last night, with some areas experiencing upwards of 11 inches of rain. Freeways are flooded, schools are closed and there are flash flood warnings still in effect this morning:

Flash Flood Emergency continues. Radar estimates widespread 9-11" from west #Houston into Sugar Land. #houstonflood pic.twitter.com/dtGjuCsETL

— Travis Herzog (@HerzogWeather) May 26, 2015

Flash #flood emergency thru 6a for part of Houston metro. ~11" rain SW Harris Co. #Houstonflood pic.twitter.com/M3Ebnjblbz

— The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) May 26, 2015

All HISD schools, district offices are now CLOSED today. Updated list of school closures and delays. http://t.co/0G2DaQv4a5 #HouNews

— KHOU 11 News Houston (@KHOU) May 26, 2015

Traveling this morning is nothing short of treacherous with stalled and abandoned vehicles littering the flooded highways:

This is the West Loop at Beechnut right now. #khou11 http://t.co/KWD0LQ6umE pic.twitter.com/ystzHsQgIk

— The Bishop (@BillBishopKHOU) May 26, 2015

People driving BOTH directions on the SB side of the west loop. #abc13storm #houstonflood pic.twitter.com/KCmO9pNE85

— Jessica Willey (@ImJessicaWilley) May 26, 2015

WOW Craziest photo I've seen out of Houston so far sent to the ABC affiliate. #houstonflood
(H/T @AlexGreen713) pic.twitter.com/qvBh3xxoYh

— Kenny Holmes (@KHOLMESlive) May 26, 2015

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Capture image from (@KPRC2)-TV of extensive #flooding in SW #Houston #TX this morning #TXwx #houstonflood pic.twitter.com/NJOap7kkSO

— Johnny Kelly (@stormchaser4850) May 26, 2015

@JimCantore @KHOU BraysBayou described as being above 500 year flood level, fires burning near NRG #houstonflood pic.twitter.com/JYvbvADNyA

— Betsy Campbell (@BCampbellTX) May 26, 2015

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Rain is expected to let up this morning, but there’s a chance of afternoon thunderstorms.

Stay safe, Houston.

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