[ansel12]

To a Houstonian that used to live in Olympia and Tacoma, the lack of storms was maddening, it was always drizzling, but almost never really rained.

The 24 hour record in America, was 43 inches, on the outskirts of Houston.

[Billthedrill]

The 24 hour record in America, was 43 inches...

Good God. Three and a half FEET of rain in 24 hours? Why is Houston still there?

[blam]

I was living nearby in Bellaire when this happened...I believe Nolan Ryan lives in Alvin,Texas. My wife came home from work that day, down our street, in a canoe.

The Greatest 24-Hour Deluge In The US Ever

"Alvin, Texas, was deluged by 43 inches of rain in 24 hours from July 24-25, 1979, setting an all-time record 24-hour rainfall for the U.S."