Incredible before-and-after photos show Houston's devastation and recovery from Harvey's catastrophic floods

HOUSTON (AP) - Photos taken just a week apart show how the Houston area is starting to recover after the devastation of $4's catastrophic floods that left homes and roads under several feet of water.

Harvey $4 Aug. 25 as a Category 4 hurricane. It soon downgraded to a tropical storm but lingered for days, dropping $4 on Houston and the surrounding area.

Here's what some areas look like where the floodwaters have receded: