Hurricane Harvey Takes Porter Woman's Life

PORTER, TX — A 60-year old woman was killed Monday when an oak tree smashed through her mobile home, bringing Hurricane Harvey's death toll to eight. The accident happened at about 11:35 a.m. in the 17400 block of Louis Lane.

Investigators with the Montgomery County Constable’s Office said Lisa Jones was asleep in her home when the tree toppled onto the Jones home.

Authorities believed it was loosened from days of heavy rain that has bombarded the Houston area, causing the tree to loose traction in the soil and fall.

Jones died instantly, authorities said. (Want to get daily updates about Hurricane Harvey and other events going on in your area? Sign up for the free Humble-Kingwood Patch morning newsletter.)

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A family of six is feared dead after family members said their van was swept away Sunday in the rapidly rising swamp, according to KHOU, which spoke to three family members of the four children, all under 16, and their great-grandparents. The children's great uncle spoke to the TV station. He was able to escape before the van went under the water.

Another person was killed in Rockport after Harvey, a Category 4 hurricane, roared into the Texas coast on Aug. 25, with winds over 130 miles per hour.

For days, Hurricane Harvey has pounded the Texas Gulf Coast, flooding homes and overwhelming creeks and bayous, and raising area waterways to far above flood stage.

The San Jacinto River and Lake Houston in northeast Harris County — a normally picturesque setting and a favorite spot of anglers and waterskiers — has taken in more than 25 inches of rain since Harvey made landfall late Friday night.

More rain is expected Tuesday.

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