Hurricane Harvey: Widespread Devastation in One Texas Town | NBC Nightly News

In the town of Rockport, entire blocks are decimated. Harvey barreled ashore overnight packing 130 mph winds, blinding sheets of rain and a treacherous storm surge.

[@rypm73]

"Built to withstand a category 5 hurricane" *gets destroyed by category 4 hurricane*

[@yourmomgae9099]

Ryan McLaughlin *gEtS tRiGgErEd*

[@masterhacker7065]

Yah destroyed with only one wall gone

[@letacaesar9220]

Its technically destroyed cause thats inhabitable

[@melaniexoxo]

Heartbreaking. I hope they recover fully

[@ayuanabradford3206]

lambchopxoxo nope because it racist

[@jimmygray4525]

lambchopxoxo Same. I hope so too.

[@gabrielsoto1693]

i hope both sides of the aisle work together on this. we have to come together, liberals and conservatives. this is our chance to unite as a nation.

[@viggoeriksen1996]

They surely will. The people of Texas are hardworking and solidary.

[@RobotHunter1234]

Ugh. In the midst of one of the most destructive hurricanes this year all people can think about is their stupid political affiliations. If people wonder what's wrong with America today, this has to be it.

[@Well_possibly]

Agreed. And they should realize their mockery of the other party never helps anything!

[@idaquesada9281]

God is trying to show us who is in charge.

[@daffydill5807]

Ida Quesada with this devastation, people still don't get it,,,,,,,, people have no fear of God!!

[@chrissweeney2479]

good point

[@dougdiplacido2406]

The reporters standing in the wind are just plain ridiculous. we can get the idea looking through a window. Until one of these dorks gets their head cut off on camera by fyling debris, this will continue I suppose.

[@bookguitarguy]

Great point, and a pretty riveting visual. "Reporter Decapitated by Airborne Carport, While Demonstrating His Bravery/Stupidity in 100MPH Winds". LOL :OD

[@parkviewmo]

"Why didn't you evacuate?" "We just didn't have the money."

[@howardbaxter2514]

Local government also encouraged people not to evacuate because of what happened during Hurricane Rita. Of the 113 reported deaths in Texas, 107 died from Hurricane Rita due to evacuations.

[@my10baby]

I'm so glad we don't have hurricanes near where we live.

[@freakyflow]

No earthquakes No Hurricanes No tornados No drive-bys No Incoming nukes No mud slides No planes hitting buildings..Remember that guy you told "Canada is America's Hat?" ..it's a dry one Eh?

[@TheRedfoot86]

Heartbreaking to see such devastation from across the pond. Stay safe, Texas, as well as other states affected! Much love from the UK. 💓

[@StephBer1]

Start a Mud Army! I live in Brisbane, Australia. About a million and a half people. The last flood we had, which looks like Austin at the moment, the city council asked ordinary people to lend a hand. The response was overwhelming. "We became The Mud Army. So many people who hadn't been hit badly got buckets, spades, tools, brooms mops etc and the council ferried them on buses to the worst hit areas. The worked alongside the army and the council workers with the heavier equipment. Others made sandwiches, and coffee. Others opened their homes to those who no longer had one. If you were injured helping out, you got free medical care. It was a massive success. Nearly everyone pitched in. Instead of expecting the city councils and army to do everything pitch in and lend a hand. Ask how you can help.

[@howardbaxter2514]

StephBer1 we have something similar but it is called the 'Cajun Navy'. People from Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi come in with boats and trucks to help evacuate people.

[@abigailmcvicker8034]

🎶 In the eye of a hurricane, there is quiet. For just a moment. A yellow sky 🎶

[@user-zz4hx8nr7b]

when i was seventeen a hurricane destroyed my town. i didnt drown. i couldnt seem to die.

[@kimmonaghan8815]

Abigail McVicker MY PEOPLE YAY

[@kimmonaghan8815]

I wrote my way out. wrote everything far as I could see. I wrote my way out. I looked up and the town had its eyes on me.

[@London_miss234]

Prayers for Texas.

[@kimmonaghan8815]

englishgal234 my family lives in Houston and I'm worried. one of my cousins school is a rescue mission

[@lotus1117]

I honestly feel praying is kinda weird, in this context at least. If you believe God is all powerful and has control over everything, then wouldn't be in a way, rude (if you will) to plea for him to help the very people who deemed worthy of punishment? I'm very interested in hearing an answer :)

[@beyourself9890]

The amount of hate twords one another in the comments is disgusting. Here we should be thankful to be alive yet heartbroken for others and all some people can do is take shots at other via KZbin. My prayers for everyone affected by the storm and prayers for all the bitter rude selfish people who would want help but don't want to give it.

[@howardbaxter2514]

I swear. I thought Hurricane Matthew was bad, it flooded half of my home state of North Carolina, and now we are having Harvey. I was in my dorm for 3 hours before we were all encouraged to evacuate (later we were forced to evacuate).

[@ukraine1keiv31]

I'm a truck driver and I had a load from Washington to Florida keys I have no idea if it was even close but I'm in Nebraska right now on my way home

[@BurtBowers]

Wonder if i could fly a kit in that kind of weather there i always liked box kits they was my favorite...

[@deannemarinez2329]

I'm a young adult and I don't know what I can do to help, where can I send my care packages to? Thanks in advance 🙂

[@SC-cb2pg]

Deanne Marinez the Red Cross would be a good place to start. You can call them and they can tell you the best way to make a difference or where to send care packages.

[@deannemarinez2329]

S C Thank you so much!!! I'm calling right now

[@SC-cb2pg]

Deanne Marinez oh, and how thoughtful of you. Being kind is wonderful. God Bless.

[@dejanaejones7649]

im glad im moving out of Texas next week

[@ish_maxy865]

Texas:We had the worst hurricane recorded in history! Miami:Hold my beer....

[@teddy7746]

I live 15 minutes away from Rockport in a town called Portland TX and my house is basically gone. It's like a surreal out of body experience or something. I have insurance but I've lost so many irreplaceable things, I'm just glad my family and pets all evacuated and survived.

[@783342]

Blessings to Texans and all involved to be safe, dry and well - from Australia.

[@Dbm_-oe7zv]

It's stupid to believe you could evacuate hundreds of thousands of people and no one get killed from flooded cars.

[@mac23806]

Unnelievable how devasting hurricane Harvey is.

[@aarond864]

My heart goes out to all those affected by this horrible storm. I just said a prayer for all the victims and their families. May the God of all comfort be with you in this scary time (2 Cor 1:3,4)

[@sharronsprock795]

So many rude and dumb comments! Blah blah blah. Advise is free because it's worth nothing

[@gastonave]

CNN will no doubt blame Donald Trump for the hurricane.

[@anthonydo9401]

Oprahs FatAss Fox News will no doubt blame Obama for the hurricane while Trump condems the many sides of the incident and petitions for a wall to be built and for the ocean to pay for it.

[@tkftombo]

I woke up at 4AM Thursday and packed up to leave. We monitored this storm and it was an easy decision to leave. Left at 2PM same day. Estimated to be 40 to 60% of the residents stayed in Rockport. On a side note, the linemen are all supermen.

[@Auld17]

0:56 The Blue Shed!

[@yougotnojamsjimin3880]

When the woman said that they didn't have the money to leave, that broke my heart. They couldn't leave because they didn't have the money but now they don't have a home and no money to rebuild. That would be me and my family but it's so sad to know that other people have to go through worse. When Maryland got that tornado on the Eastern shore I almost cried because I live in Maryland and I never thought that could happen here. Then to see Texis like this hurts even more. I want to help them so bad but I just can't 😭😭😭

[@bharris9425]

I live here in Houston.didnt leave because the eye of the storm wasnt coming at us.Houstonians deal with tropical storms, floods, n hurricanes every hurricane season.Secondly, the mayor told us to not evacuate.Flood waters reached record levels super super fast and by then most ppl were flooded in.I currently am.So far my home hasnt taken any water and I parked my car in a parking garage on level 5 so I am ok so far..Still raining here and everything is flooded around me.No stores open at all and I running low on food..

[@Accu53Mation]

Better than watching any action movie!

[@someoneonyoutube4970]

I live in San Antonio and I gotta say that me and my family dodged a major bullet! We only had light rain and some gust.

[@scin3759]

Welcome to what is going to be your future. Respect the environment.

[@louisvuitton56]

Now that is a room with a view

[@mafia8500]

Why when declaring the emergency, not forcing the evacuating and cutting all power sources ?

[@gracechang8277]

My heart is with the people of Texas tonight .

[@regoredragal]

I can't believe they didn't cut the power off those power lines hours before the eye hit... Isn't it standard procedure there to cut power before these massive hurricanes hit?

[@niggapenisman3160]

Houston, we have a problem!

[@mikejustenjoythismusicwhil5511]

Very sad lots of peoplel lost their home,and is not over yet

[@losersclub8477]

I feel bad,everyone was making fun my brother almost drowned in that flood.#prayfortexas I'm glad we didn't move there this year.

[@aaroncreagh4402]

"Why didn't you evacuate?" Where's the fleet of buses? How fast could that fleet of buses, drive out of harm's way? ?

[@briantisdall7852]

Major networks keep repeating old news. The social media give you news as it is breaking, often provided by amateurs.

[@melaniebutler1660]

I can't believe what I'm reading as I am scrolling through these comments right now. I am from Houston and I just found out today that my house is flooded and completely underwater. If you have the audacity to make jokes about something that serious then you obviously have never been through any kind of devastating event like this. Shame on you. People are losing their homes and even their loved ones so before you make some kind of horrible comment why don't you put yourself in their shoes? I promise you you won't be laughing then. God bless Texas.

[@iceelynkeep5796]

I will pray for Houston Texas . they have everything on the internet saying help them help them but when Hurricane Katrina came no one helped us people in New Orleans what understand what I'm saying other people won't

[@tolbs2002]

Hopefully every state helps them rebuild their structures and businesses.

[@elenallinas8903]

slay1122 .

[@thatguy-xm4ps]

Why give a deadly hurricane such a friendly name

[@yossefworetaw4672]

i sugest not walking in that water u gud get attacked by aligators or crocodiles good luck my prayer go out to you guys

[@danfors1333]

The only good thing about hurricanes is that it makes it impossible for Kim Jong-Un to aim his doomsday missile.

[@freshimpactco.8698]

I saw too many flimsy and poorly thought out building construction materials used in this and other videos. Build solid, avoid future wide spread damage. Surely there are building methods available that can be adopted in these areas that can withstand high winds? I mean these buildings pose a threat to life when ripped off and thrown around!

[@droidzhunterz6861]

Build spherical houses, they are hurricane proof. Nothing for the wind to catch onto

[@bataclan1228]

What about the BUSH's properties???

[@--Mike--]

And not only do they still build new houses just with wood, they don't screw it together but just use nails. Its cheap, fast and looks good from a distance. But as soon as a little wind comes up, its all gone. And then all those who are strictly against regulations, because regulations are all bad, then beg for help from the government if they've lost everything. Having that said, its still sad to see people standing in the ruins of their existence. I hope they will get help to start over.

[@Aztekian]

"We just didn't have the money" heartbreaking.

[@EnigmAz1st]

Internet, Cellphone, Cable TV, Large screen TV.

[@sheen6964]

Don’t be sad! Because God sends hope in the most desperate moments.

[@cazador1022]

NO REPORT OF THE LOOTING??????

[@flynn.bulens]

Why allways greenscreens?

[@alexaXaldc]

I was in that hurricane 😢

[@troybrown6012]

Texans are strong people and will gather together to get this cleaned up.

[@dejanaejones7649]

o my god im from Kansas but im in Texas's

[@Getaneh188]

God save Texas.

[@BlazeGamez17]

this was on my bday yay

[@heresteven]

watch out if a second hurricane shows up next month.

[@gngd5351]

Do these people have any insurance? if they have, so do they will build their house again in the old land?

[@kristinseals3012]

I lived there at the time

[@acatnamedscoop7718]

hope my friend Mouse is ok she lives in Texas

[@Dbm_-oe7zv]

The last hurricane was in 2008.

[@marthacmd]

2:15 if the reporter knew he was going to stay in a hotel that can withstand a category 4 hurricane.. why did he not tell others. however, fortunately he did not because it was not safe either... that is what they do... try to save themselves

[@forwardslider9001]

How can we make sure that these cars will NEVER be sold as normal? After everyone is safe, this needs to be an official federal government priority.

[@titouchose6534]

Sir, You put your camera at the right place. Everything but the show hey ? the show, THE SHOW THE SHOW THE SHOW THE SHOW THE RATINGS THE MONEY THE FAME THE SHOW. Well, Sir , you got my point.

[@yaghiyahbrenner8902]

looking at windy(dot)dom by tuesday around midnight another massive surge is moving in, hope everyone is safe !

[@krisgarcia7845]

we need people to help build Texas 😞😞

[@moonseven8427]

If only more people knew about cob houses.

[@garytoi]

And some people think that climate change doesn't exist think again. I feel bad about the people being affected..

[@chrissnyder3430]

Gary PT so when Galveston was destroyed many many years ago in early 20th century, that was climate change as well???

[@Pfsif]

Hurricanes are normal this time of year Mr. Propagandist.

[@garytoi]

It's funny how americans (Republicans) still deny the facts that climate change is already happening and its getting worst. You've been blinded by your stupid politicians try travel abroad and ask the people..All over the world are turning into renewable energy coz we already know..

[@dougm2250]

Hey Gary why did the last ice age end?

[@glittermama0203]

the oil companies own us but common people here only get destroyed like in Nazi Germany if we complain. I live in Texas

[@dayinthepark1411]

that's messed up 😲😖🤕😢

[@khanpharmapharma5990]

i m loving it

[@armandhammer2235]

I'm not wealthy and I can't understand "we didn't have the money" to get out of the path of the storm. $20.00 in gas will take you out of the path.Two packs of smokes and a six pack.

[@Lana-uy6po]

Armandhammer Myabe they dont have a car....plus shelter somewhere else & food

[@armandhammer2235]

maybe, maybe they have no family, friends or a church. Maybe the democrats could send one of those buses they use to get poor people to the polls to help out. Maybe it's a hurricane not a tornado, maybe they had plenty of warning. Maybe there is a reason they are poor because they are too stupid to heed evacuation orders and then want help.

[@Lana-uy6po]

Armandhammer it is a hurricane and no they had like a day to get out not long at all

[@armandhammer2235]

I can drive practically across our country in a day. We are talking an hours drive and you're safe.

[@Lana-uy6po]

Armandhammer your kidding right? Like I said maybe they dont have a car....if they do maybe its not reliable..now people are worried about tornadoes. I'm in Austin which is 4 hrs away & we have to worry about flooding..anyway the lady is safe & thats all that matters

[@fortniteroyaleclips5363]

Tapl?

[@Jason-Bailey]

Looks like Texas dodged a bullet, good thing it did not get too bad there.

[@RcFox_FPV]

Maybe building houses out of 2cm wood is not the perfect idea... :/ Hope the people get new homes soon..

[@positivesquad]

Are you serious? In america you have to pay for evacuation?

[@user-zz4hx8nr7b]

Its more of having to pay for gas and stuff. Food and Gas was priced super high because it was running out quick.

[@eval7952]

People just don't have money! I've been there for like 6 years working full time making 10$ an hour! That's just not enough. I lived paycheck to paycheck and no savings. 15 is ok, now I make 20$ and the difference is amazing. I have bought so many things I couldn't afford before, pay all my bills, pay for health insurance, and I've been able to save 5k.

[@guccigucci7656]

I totally agree with you..they NEED TO build STRONGER home's LIKE Puerto Rico... NO More wooden home's.. concrete IS the WAY to GO!!

[@JohnJohn-qv4mg]

I honestly do not understand the excuse "because e didn´t have any money, that´s why I stayed" as a reason not to spend $50 on gas money and go to a safer town in a shelter that is free for a day or two. It simply has to do with people not wanting to be inconvenienced. I also dot accept the response some people do not have $50 because they have food in their homes that theys bought right before the storm hit, and I am sure it is at least $50 worth. Should have used that money to drive to a safer city shelter where food is free, and even the small towns have them for the homeless.

[@MrEmeraldviking]

People suffer because other people don't think they are worth spending money on... And we encourage them to create more problems by having too many kids... Eventually the trillions we haven't given to Dubai will not be enough...

[@rambotrev]

yo McLovin is a reporter now?

[@Waterboy2211]

poor dude died in a house fire in the middle of a HURRICANE.

[@yolandapatinobolivar2449]

Q triste ver estas imágenes y nadie estamos libres de la fuerza de la naturaleza

[@kerns05jk]

Mexicans are the some of the best laborers in the us.

[@roostero]

Wal Mart - If they're such good laborers, why dont they work to make Mexico great again, instead of coming over here?

[@gerardog2663]

Vic, it just seems beyond help here in Mexico. Millions of people want to get out. It's a failed state practically. The drug cartels have taken over political parties. We don't only want to go to the USA. It's really sad.

[@maxcohen13]

The legal ones are.

[@David-xe4bg]

Mexico has less opportunities. Better for a lot of them to come here and work for $10 an hour at a job nobody else wants for 60 hours a week.

[@maxcohen13]

The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that from April to July 2017, the number of employed youth 16 to 24 years old increased by 1.9 million to 20.9 million. Inner-city black youth - all of whom are true Americans - would like those jobs. Americans first. That is the rule of law.

[@taiamdbird2679]

So all you history smart folks on here tell me this. Tell me where in north America is there actually a spot that has never been hit by any mass destructive bad weather? hum?

[@samhill9473]

Well, FEMA, better have the funds available to replace and repair peoples homes. If they do not have funds available they are in violation of the RICO act.

[@indeeddivine5100]

Dam

[@camillewhatley9840]

This is devastating and we will feel the same and say the same when part of California falls off into the ocean, or when the Arctic sends devastating cold from melting icebergs, sinkholes eat up Florida, and more ... we know it will we just don't know when! Like we know the south is prone to these tragic hurricanes - remember what happened to New Orleans! - we just don't plan very well hoping it will never happen to 'us'. It will... in time bad will happen everywhere. Because of this gas prices will go up and the poor will get poorer - where are our rich brothers and sisters when we really need them?! I know money doesn't get them out, but it will help get them rebuilt! Maybe if we stop spending money on killing others, we could have a contingency plan/fund for such catastrophic events such as this!

[@jameszamudio7178]

Tunnels will flood in this weather.

[@jameswayton2340]

Patrick star has a solution trus me :P

[@NecessaryDialogue]

LOOK OUT HERE COMES HURRICANE IRMA CAT 5

[@jojo9912]

Houston, like all municipalities receives federal EMA funding and training for Emergency Management Response. They have a working plan for Emergencies including orderly evacuation if necessary by local EMA, LEO, CERT, CAP, and National Guard units who all have resources, and the city also has resources for emergency transportation. The EMA plan is federally mandated, planned, well organized, coordinated and rehearsed so that participating groups and individuals are prepared for the call...which came from President Trump and Governor Abbot Aug. 25. Governor Abbott clearly called for Corpus Christi and Houston to evacuate, and that plan should have been implemented by Mayor Taylor on that same day. Mayor Taylor instead ignored Gov. Abbott's call for evacuation and chose to tell Houston residents to weather the storm in place, even though he noted that the storm was unprecedented. I wonder if Mayor Taylor's family "weathered in place" or evacuated...

[@daffydill5807]

The power of God, no one can hold back his arm.

[@dragonflygrandma]

Reporters, we do not want to see your faces. We want to see what is around you!

[@Gobidragon]

Horrible scenes. RIP.

[@TeddyKrimsony]

Climate change is just getting started lol

[@JosephXavierGarza]

I was lucky that my family’s house is higher from the ground