Author: WeatherPreppers

The hurricane season is upon us, and since the greater Houston area is especially hurricane-prone, you should prepare your family and your property to minimize damage. First, develop a family hurricane preparedness plan before an actual storm threatens your area. The Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston and South Texas offers the following tips when developing a plan:  Discuss the type of hazards that could affect your family.  Know your home’s vulnerability to storm surge,…

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Some street flooding was reported in the Katy area and in parts of SW Houston early this morning. HOUSTON — After several flash flood warnings and a flash flood watch, the worst of this morning’s weather has pushed to areas east of Houston. All flash flood watches and warnings have expired for the time being. There is, however, a river flood warning for South Mayde Creek near Greenhouse Road and for the Addicks Reservoir. Minor…

The worst of this morning’s weather is now pushing to the southeast, giving the Katy area a break. HOUSTON — A Flash Flood Warning continues for northeastern Jackson County, south central Austin County southeastern Colorado County, west central Fort Bend County and Wharton County until 10 a.m. Thursday. The worst of this morning’s weather is now pushing to the southeast, giving Katy and the rest of Fort Bend County/western Harris County a break from the…

HOUSTON — A Flash Flood Warning is now in effect for northeastern Jackson County, south central Austin County southeastern Colorado County, west central Fort Bend County and Wharton County until 10 a.m. Thursday. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include El Campo, Wharton, Eagle Lake, East Bernard, Beasley, Kendleton,  Pierce, Nada, Egypt, Garwood, Hungerford and Louise. A Flash Flood Watch is also in effect for a portion of Southeast Texas, including the following areas:…

KHOU 11 Reporter Michelle Choi said floodwaters is about 8 inches deep near Greenhouse and Saums Road HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Harris County deputies said several people are stranded in their vehicles due to flash flooding west of Houston. KHOU 11 Reporter Michelle Choi is near Katy where she spotted at least one vehicle submerged in water near Greenhouse and Saums Road. A deputy on scene said at least three people who tried to travel…

Some downpours will create brief heavy rain and minor street flooding this morning. HOUSTON — A Flash Flood Warning is now in effect until 9:15 a.m. for southeastern Austin County, northwestern Fort Bend County in southeastern Texas, Harris County and southeastern Waller County. A Flash Flood Watch is also in effect for a portion of Southeast Texas, including the following areas: Austin, Colorado, Fort Bend, Harris, Waller and Wharton until 10 a.m. Thursday. HIGH WATER…

Some downpours will create brief heavy rain and minor street flooding this morning. HOUSTON — Southeastern Austin County in southeastern Texas…  Northwestern Fort Bend County in southeastern Texas…  Harris County in southeastern Texas…  Southeastern Waller County in southeastern Texas… are under a flash flood warning until 9:45 a.m. Jeff Lindner with Harris County Flood Control reports South Mayde Creek is over its banks and rising, more street flooding is likely. HIGH WATER LIST: High water…

Radar imagery shows rain over Houston on Thursday, June 25, 2020. Radar imagery shows rain over Houston on Thursday, June 25, 2020. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Radar imagery shows rain over Houston on Thursday, June 25, 2020. Radar imagery shows rain over Houston on Thursday, June 25, 2020. Photo: National Weather Service Flash flood watch for Houston as stationary storms…

Some downpours will create brief heavy rain and minor street flooding this morning. HOUSTON — A Flash Flood Warning was just issued for northwestern Fort Bend County, Harris County and southeastern Waller County until 7 a.m. Thursday. This includes the Rosenberg, Richmond, Pecan Grove, Katy, Jersey Village, Mission Bend, and Spring Branch areas shaded in red here: Watch Meteorologist Chita Craft on #HTownRush – live on KHOU 11 now A Flash Flood Watch is also in…

Some downpours will create brief heavy rain and minor street flooding. HOUSTON — A flash flood watch is in effect for Harris, Fort Bend, Colorado and Waller counties until 6 a.m. Thursday. A slow-moving low pressure system combined with deep tropical moisture will combine to keep rain chances going again on Thursday.  Right now it looks like two rounds of rain. One in the early morning, then another in the warmth of the afternoon.  TRAFFIC: View…

Continue to keep your guard up for high water spots as rain will be an issue throughout the day. HOUSTON — More heavy downpours swept through the Houston area early this morning, but so far we have avoided the threat of widespread street flooding. An earlier Flash Flood Watch and Flood Advisory have both expired, although we should stay weather aware today as more scattered downpours will continue through the afternoon. As of 8 a.m….

Continue to keep your guard up for high water spots as rain will be an issue throughout the day. HOUSTON — More heavy downpours swept through the Houston area early this morning, but so far we have avoided the threat of widespread street flooding. LIVE VIDEO: The video player above is streaming live weather radar  An earlier Flash Flood Watch has now expired, but a Flood Advisory is in effect, especially for our coastal communities…

Rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches are likely for most areas. Isolated areas could see up to 5-8 inches with up to 3 inches per hour HOUSTON — Storms have moved across the area and all morning we will see the risk for high water. We have a flash flood watch through 7 a.m. and it may be extended, so expect more streets to possibly be impacted by several inches of standing water.  Included in the…

It looks like rain is in the forecast for Tuesday night, along with a side of potential flooding for Houston. On Tuesday afternoon, the National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Watch for Houston and surrounding areas, lasting from 7 p.m. June 23 through 7 a.m. Wednesday, June 24. After heavy rainfall in the Houston area on Monday, a new band of thunderstorms appears to be brewing over southeast Texas that forecasters predict will move…

A flash flood alert is in place for the region tonight through Wed. AM. 2-6″+ possible! HOUSTON — I hope you aren’t tired of the rain yet, because more is on the way, and it could be coming down in buckets.  Standing water was spotted in several spots across the metro area yesterday with some minor street flooding.  But now we have a Flash Flood Watch up through tomorrow morning, so expect more streets to…

High water spots will be a concern today and tomorrow. HOUSTON — Get ready for more rain across the Houston area. And now a flash flood watch has been issued. The flash flood watch goes into effect tonight at 7 p.m. and runs through tomorrow morning at 7 a.m. Included in the watch are the following counties: San Jacinto, Polk, Washington, Grimes, Montgomery, Liberty, Colorado, Waller, Harris, Chambers, Wharton, Fort Bend, Matagorda, Brazoria and Galveston …

A radar image captures storms moving across Texas on the morning of Tuesday, June 23, 2020. A radar image captures storms moving across Texas on the morning of Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 A radar image captures storms moving across Texas on the morning of Tuesday, June 23, 2020. A radar image captures storms moving across Texas…

Following the flooding from Hurricane Harvey, researchers have observed a 73 percent drop in bottlenose dolphin encounter rates. GALVESTON, Texas — Houston and Galveston-area residents weren’t the only ones to take a big hit from Hurricane Harvey. Our friends in the ocean also were also significantly impacted by the intense flooding in 2017. According to a study by the Galveston Bay Dolphin Research Program, flooding from Harvey resulted in a 73 percent drop in bottlenose…

LEAGUE CITY, Texas — Water has flooded part of a roadway after a construction crew hit a water main Tuesday. The 1600 block of West League City Parkway has water on the road just west of the Gulf Freeway, the League City Police Department said. Police ask all drivers to take caution as crews work to repair the broken line.  It’s not clear how long the repairs will take.  Great news if you watch TV…