A tornado was reported in the Houston area as a powerful storm system moved through the region on Tuesday, January 24. The storm system brought torrential rain, lightning, and gusty winds, causing flooding in the area.

Footage shows a Houston man dealing with the floods and elements.

Walking alongside abandoned cars in Houston, TX as high water wreaks havoc during severe storms. Flooding and tornado sightings in the greater Houston area have caused a standstill to midday traffic throughout the region.

High water from severe storms that caused massive flooding and tornadoes in the region have left cars abandoned and flooded today in Houston off Wells Fargo Dr.

Car attempts to cross high water roads and abandons vehicle in the middle of the street during severe storms.

Car attempts high water crossing during severe storm flooding in Houston Texas off 1960 and Wells Fargo Dr.

Severe storms cause flooding in greater Houston area with streets impassable with vehicles attempting to pass through.

High water roadway with limited flooding outside Preakness Apartments in Houston, TX.

High water flooding due to severe weather in greater Houston, TX off Wells Fargo Dr.

High water abandoned vehicles off Wells Fargo Dr. Across from Preakness Apartments.

Toyota Scion is freed from the high water with a little help after being abandoned due to severe flooding.

High water flooding due to severe weather in greater Houston, TX off Wells Fargo Dr.

High water roadway with limited flooding outside Preakness Apartments in Houston, TX.

Severe storms cause flooding in greater Houston area with streets impassable with vehicles attempting to pass through.

Car attempts high water crossing during severe storm flooding in Houston Texas off 1960 and Wells Fargo Dr.

Car attempts to cross high water roads and abandons vehicle in the middle of the street during severe storms.