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A number of severe thunderstorms have moved across much of the South, prompting warnings across several states.

The onslaught of storms have dumped more than seven inches in some areas and flood warnings were still in effect around Houston, Texas until Sunday morning.

According to local affiliates quarter-size hail and winds up to 60 mph were reported in South Texas.

The stretch of bad weather extended all the way to Tennessee, where a number of stray animals were ‘on the loose.’

The Fayette Country Animal Rescue was damaged by the storm sending an unknown number of animals into the area near Interstate 40.

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Currently there are no reports of any deaths or injuries from the storms.

Jay Evans, a Houston fire sergeant, told the Weather Channel that his department was encouraging residents of Houston and the surrounding area to remain indoors.

Emergency crews allegedly provided 50 water rescues from stranded motorists.

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There were several road closures in Harris and Fort Bend County because of the flooding.

The sheer size of the storms, which were reported in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee and Kentucky, can be attributed to a collision between a cold and warm front with moist air coming from the Gulf of Mexico.

Houston is still slated to receive even more rain Sunday afternoon.

Though tornado warnings were issued for several states it is not yet clear if one actually touched down.