<br /> <p>The Houston Police Department</a> responded to more than 120 stranded motorists on July 4 due to flash flooding that hit the area.</p><p>Houston residents were advised to stay off the roads on July 4 after flash flooding hit the area and canceled most Fourth of July festivities, according to the Houston Chronicle</a>.</p><p>A flash flood warning</a> was issued across the Houston area on July 4.</p><p>This video shows a construction zone that was flooded, as well as cars that were left stranded due to the high water.</p><p>A “Freedom Over Texas” event scheduled to take place at Eleanor Tinsley Park as part of the city’s Fourth of July festivities was canceled</a> due to the inclement weather. Mayor Sylvester Turner tweeted</a> that the fireworks celebration would still take place. Credit: Karma Neff via Storyful</p><br />
