Tropical Depression Imelda dumped heavy rain over southeastern Texas on Wednesday.
Imelda is one of six named storms currently brewing around the globe.
A hurricane and a tropical storm are churning in the Atlantic ocean and three tropical storms have formed in the Pacific ocean.
The National Weather Service in League City, Texas, issued a flash flood warning for south central Galveston County and southeastern Brazoria County in southeastern Texas.
The service said the area has already gotten 5 to 10 inches of rain in the past day, and more rain is expected to come soon.
"Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly," the service said in an advisory.
Parts of Galveston, Texas, have begun to flood from Tropical Depression Imelda.
KTRK’s Courtney Fischer shot this video in the Strand district downtown, which was starting to flood from the heavy rains.
Imelda is currently moving slowly north toward the Houston and Galveston areas of the state. Heavy rain and significant flash flooding is forecast over eastern Texas during the next couple days.
Water levels are elevated in Harris County creeks following about 9 inches of rain overnight, according to Jeff Lindner, director of Flood Operations for the county.
Officials at the Harris County Flood Control District are “keeping a close eye on” Cleared Creek, Turkey Creek and Armand Bayou.
“A break in rain this morning will alleviate,” the flooding but more rain is expected this afternoon and into tomorrow, Linder said.
Rescue teams in southeast Texas are getting ready for Imelda, which is forecast to bring flooding to the area even after weakening to a tropical depression.
A National Guard team is also expected to arrive today.
The Category 3 storm is expected to pass dangerously close to the island territory tonight. A hurricane warning has been issued by the Bermuda Weather Service.
Here's a look at the latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center:
Several schools in the Houston-Galveston canceled classes and activities Wednesday due to Tropical Depression Imelda.
The Galveston Independent School District canceled classes Wednesday.
Meanwhile, the Houston Independent School District canceled after-school activities and sporting events due to inclement weather.
The Harris County Department of Education announced that all HCDE Adult Education classes for Wednesday night have been canceled. Texas A&M University at Galveston also canceled Wednesday classes.
Other school closures for Wednesday are in effect for....