In Texas county, ‘worst flooding is in front of us’

Season 2017

“Get out now” was the blunt message sent to residents of Texas’ Brazoria County.

Authorities in the suburban Texas community of Brazoria County were ordered to evacuate on Sunday for fear of what came true today: a levee breached by floodwaters. Miles O’Brien talks to Brazoria County’s Judge Matt Sebesta about the threat his community faces.

AIR DATE 8/29/17

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