Month: June 2019

WHARTON COUNTY, Texas – Several areas in Wharton County flooded on Wednesday. Areas in Kendleton, which site on the border of Wharton and Fort Bend counties, also took on a lot of water. Forecasters said as much as 10 inches of rain fell Wednesday. Here’s a look at some photos from the area: A store flooded in Wharton County on June 5, 2019. Willie Melton Boulevard in Kendleton underwater on June 5, 2019. A strip…

HOUSTON — The tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico continues to bring widespread rain and the threat of flooding to the Houston area and the rest of Southeast Texas. A Flash Flood Watch continues for our entire area until 10 p.m. Wednesday. HIGH WATER LIST: Current high water locations on major roads TRAFFIC: List of incidents/crashes A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding.  That’s bad news for some…

HOUSTON — Heavy, widespread rain is moving into parts of Southeast Texas and the Houston area due to a disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico. KHOU 11 Weather Radar is streaming live in the video player above. HIGH WATER LIST: Current high water locations on major roads TRAFFIC: List of incidents/crashes A Tornado Warning is in effect for Galveston County until 2:15 p.m.  A Flash Flood Watch continues for all of Southeast Texas, including Houston, until…

HOUSTON — Heavy, widespread rain is moving into parts of Southeast Texas and the Houston area due to a disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico. KHOU 11 Weather Radar is streaming live in the video player above. HIGH WATER LIST: Current high water locations on major roads TRAFFIC: List of incidents/crashes A Flash Flood Watch continues for all of Southeast Texas, including Houston, until Thursday morning. As of 8:48 a.m. the Wharton County Office of Emergency…

WHARTON, Texas (FOX 26) – Wharton residents are asked to minimize water usage to avoid possible sewer backups into their homes. The City of Wharton OEM says the city’s sewer system is experiencing heavy volumes of water after heavy rains, and residents may experience issues with flushing toilets or drainage. The Public Works Department is continuing to work on clearing any blockages. Citizens are asked to stay off roadways and are reminded to never drive…

Houston motorists were driving in the rain on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, on Elgin Street, at the University of Houston main campus. Heavy rain is pounding the Houston region and weather forecasters predict rain will continue into Thursday. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Harris and surrounding counties until 7 a.m. on Thursday. Harris County meteorologist Jeff Lindner said the county received between .5 and 3 inches of rain in…

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HOUSTON — Heavy, widespread rain is moving into parts of Southeast Texas and the Houston area due to a disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico. KHOU 11 Weather Radar is streaming live in the video player above. HIGH WATER LIST: Current high water locations on major roads TRAFFIC: List of incidents/crashes A Flash Flood Watch continues for all of Southeast Texas, including Houston, until Thursday morning. A Flash Food Warning is in effect until noon for Austin,…

HOUSTON — Heavy, widespread rain is moving into parts of Southeast Texas and the Houston area now due to a disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico. HIGH WATER LIST: Current high water locations on major roads TRAFFIC: List of incidents/crashes A Flash Flood Watch continues for all of Southeast Texas, including Houston, until Thursday morning. A Flash Food Warning for Austin, Brazoria, Fort Bend, Matagorda, Jackson and Wharton counties expired at 9:45 a.m. As of 8:48…

HOUSTON — Heavy, widespread rain is moving into parts of Southeast Texas and the Houston area now due to a disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico. HIGH WATER LIST: Current high water locations on major roads TRAFFIC: List of incidents/crashes A Flash Flood Watch continues for all of Southeast Texas, including Houston, until Thursday morning. A Flash Food Warning for Austin, Brazoria, Fort Bend, Matagorda, Jackson and Wharton counties expired at 9:45 a.m. As of 8:48…