Don Sandell was at his home in Port Arthur as Tropical Storm Harvey continued to bring a deluge to the area on August 30. He witnessed a nearby lightning strike, captured in this dramatic video.

Local reports described the situation of many in the city as “dire” and predicted numerous flood rescues would be needed.

City Mayor Derrick Freeman said in a Facebook post, “Our whole city is underwater right now … Please get to higher ground if you can.” Credit: Don Sandell via Storyful