Wet weather plaguing rush hour commuters

Wet weather plagued Houston for most of the day on Sept. 18, 2014. In addition to a flash flood watch, the National Weather Service issued a flood warning that lasted until noon. Wet weather plagued Houston for most of the day on Sept. 18, 2014. In addition to a flash flood watch, the National Weather Service issued a flood warning that lasted until noon. Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Wet weather plaguing rush hour commuters 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

Up to three cars landed in a ditch near George Bush Park at Westheimer and Barker Cypress this morning, leading to Houston fire officials to begin water rescue operations.

Heavy rains overnight and during rush hour are possibly to blame. The incident was reported just after 6:30 a.m.

Helicopter footage from KRIV-TV showed the roof of a car being cut open to retrieve a passenger who was put on a gurney and tended to by EMS officials. Nearby Westheimer Parkway was closed going eastbound during the rescue.

Wet weather looks to be plaguing Houston for most of Thursday into the early evening hours. There is a flood watch in effect until 7 p.m. A flash flood warning was issued for Harris, Liberty, Montgomery and San Jacinto counties until 12:15 p.m.

A pile-up at Wayside and I-45 northbound into Downtown Houston is slowing traffic down. It was reported just before 8 a.m. and looks to be blocking up to three center lanes in that area as emergency officials arrive.