Floods in vulnerable Houston no surprise, despite controls

seattlepi.comFloods in vulnerable Houston no surprise, despite controlsseattlepi.comHOUSTON (AP) — The flooding, property damage and loss of life as torrential rains this week hit the Houston area should be no surprise. "It happens fairly frequently," says Sam Brody, director of Texas A&M University's Center for Beaches and Shores.Swollen rivers cause Texas cities to worry about floodingWashington PostTexas, Oklahoma Floods 2015: Death Toll Climbs To 21, Rising Rivers Continue ...International Business TimesFloodwaters Recede in Houston, but Rain ContinuesVoice of AmericaSFGate -STLtoday.com -Yahoo Travelall 1,072 news articles »