Southeast Texas flooding updates: Districts north of Houston delay start of school on Wednesday

Heavy swaths of rain fell in Southeast Texas on Tuesday, dropping more water on an already-saturated ground.

TEXAS, USA — A series of storms brought waves of rain to Southeast Texas on Tuesday, adding more water to an already saturated ground.

The storms triggered a series of Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and Flash Flood Warnings.

Check with the KHOU 11 News Weather Team for a look at the forecast.

Here are some updates.

10:05 p.m. Tuesday

Heavy rain was falling in Navasota. KHOU 11 News Reporter Matt Dougherty was live:

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9:08 p.m. Tuesday

Livingston ISD announced that it was delaying the start of school on Wednesday by two hours.

LISD will have a two-hour delayed start tomorrow – Wednesday, January 24, 2024. All schedules will begin two hours later than the regular time. We will continue to monitor weather conditions.

Posted by Livingston Independent School District on Tuesday, January 23, 2024

9:06 p.m. Tuesday

The National Weather Service said Flash Flood Warnings were continuing with more rain on the way overnight.

9 PM: Several Flash Flood Warnings ongoing. Showers & storms training over saturated areas. We’ve had many reports of impassable roads & stranded vehicles in the Navasota area. More rain on the way from Mexico, expected to impact SE Texas overnight. Avoid flooded roads! pic.twitter.com/LlB69x5h8u

— NWS Houston (@NWSHouston) January 24, 2024

8:54 p.m. Tuesday

NWS Houston announced a Flash Flood Warning would continue around Navasota until at least 11:15 p.m. Tuesday.

Flash Flood Warning continues for Navasota TX, Anderson TX and Courtney TX until 11:15 PM CST pic.twitter.com/oGlriFtCG6

— NWS Houston (@NWSHouston) January 24, 2024

8:29 p.m. Tuesday

Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD announced that it was delaying the start of school on Wednesday by two hours.

Good evening, COCISD.

Out of an abundance of caution, Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD will have a 2-hour delayed start on…

Posted by Coldspring-Oakhurst Consolidated Independent School District on Tuesday, January 23, 2024

7:58 p.m. Tuesday

The San Jacinto River Authority advised residents around Lake Conroe to secure their vessels due to the weather.

It is advised for residents around Lake Conroe to secure their vessels.
To stay weather aware during the rainfall this week, make sure to follow your local Office of Emergency Management, as well as local weather sources, and the @NWSHouston. pic.twitter.com/UVoi2U8pcI

— San Jacinto River Authority (@SJRA_1937) January 24, 2024

7:47 p.m. Tuesday

Anderson-Shiro CISD announced that it was delaying the start of school on Wednesday by two hours.

Out of an abundance of caution, Anderson-Shiro CISD will have a 2-hour delayed start on January 24th. Due to roads being…

Posted by Anderson-Shiro Elementary on Tuesday, January 23, 2024

7:37 p.m. Tuesday

KHOU 11 Chief Meteorologist David Paul provides a look at the weather conditions.