LIST: School closings, cancellations due to severe weather

LIST: School closings, cancellations due to severe weather

HOUSTON — As the severe weather continues, we are receiving reports of closures and cancellations at local schools: As of 8 p.m., students and faculty at New Caney ISD and Kingwood High School are sheltering in place until the water has receded. New Caney ISD will be closed on Wednesday. Cleveland ISD will also be closed on Wednesday. WEATHER RADAR: Track rain & storms across Texas VIEW CURRENT ALERTS: Tap here for watches & warnings active now…

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Cleveland ISD and New Caney ISD both closed Wednesday due to flooding

Cleveland ISD and New Caney ISD both closed Wednesday due to flooding

HOUSTON — Gov. Greg Abbott said late Tuesday night he would send additional rescue boats to assist residents in Houston and Harris County. As for school districts, Cleveland ISD and New Caney ISD will both be closed on Wednesday. WEATHER RADAR: Track rain & storms across Texas VIEW CURRENT ALERTS: Tap here for watches & warnings active now GET ALERTS ON THE GO: Download the KHOU 11 app and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. City of Sugar Land officials…

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Flash flood watches and warnings remain in effect across southeast Texas

Flash flood watches and warnings remain in effect across southeast Texas

HOUSTON — A flash flood warning is in effect until 1:30 a.m. Wednesday for Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston and Harris counties. A flash flood watch is in effect for Houston until 2 a.m. Wednesday. Gov. Greg Abbott said late Tuesday night he would send additional rescue boats to assist residents in Houston and Harris County. As for school districts, Cleveland ISD and New Caney ISD will both be closed on Wednesday. City of Sugar…

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Flash flood watches and warnings remain in effect; New Caney ISD, Cleveland ISD Wednesday

Flash flood watches and warnings remain in effect;  New Caney ISD, Cleveland ISD Wednesday

HOUSTON — A flash flood warning is in effect until 1:30 a.m. Wednesday for Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston and Harris counties. A flash flood watch is in effect for Houston until 2 a.m. Wednesday. Gov. Greg Abbott said late Tuesday night he would send additional rescue boats to assist residents in Houston and Harris County. As for school districts, Cleveland ISD and New Caney ISD will both be closed on Wednesday. City of Sugar…

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Fort Bend County issues disaster declaration

Fort Bend County issues disaster declaration

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas (FOX 26) – The Fort Bend County judge has declared a state of disaster for his county. County Judge KP George said the disaster declaration will allow the county take extraordinary measures to help and protect residents and their property. George says people need to understand this weather is a serious threat, and the Brazos River levels will likely worsen as the week continues. Fort Bend County’s Emergency Management Plan is…

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List: School closings, cancellations due to severe weather

List: School closings, cancellations due to severe weather

HOUSTON — As the severe weather continues, we are receiving reports of closures and cancellations at local schools: As of 8 p.m., students and faculty at New Caney ISD and Kingwood High School are sheltering in place until the water has receded. New Caney ISD will be closed on Wednesday. Cleveland ISD will also be closed on Wednesday. READ: Flash flood warning for some area counties WEATHER RADAR: Track rain & storms across Texas VIEW CURRENT ALERTS: Tap…

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Disaster declaration issued for Fort Bend County due to flash flooding

Disaster declaration issued for Fort Bend County due to flash flooding

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — County Judge KP George has issued a disaster declaration for Fort Bend County due to flooding.  Tuesday afternoon, areas like Sugar Land, Richmond and Rosenberg received up to 9 inches of rain due to severe weather. Flood waters took over people’s cars and homes.   George is concerned that the continued rain could cause the Brazos River to flood. The disaster declaration authorizes the county to take a certain response…

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Fort Bend County judge issues disaster declaration due to flooding

Fort Bend County judge issues disaster declaration due to flooding

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — County Judge KP George has issued a disaster declaration for Fort Bend County due to flooding.  Tuesday afternoon, areas like Sugar Land, Richmond and Rosenberg received up to 9 inches of rain due to severe weather. Flood waters took over people’s cars and homes.   George is concerned that the continued rain could cause the Brazos River to flood. The disaster declaration authorizes the county to take a certain response…

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All Sugar Land roads are impassable

All Sugar Land roads are impassable

SUGAR LAND, Texas (FOX 26) – Officials in Sugar Land said all the roads in the city are impassable. They say the city has been drenched with more than seven inches of rain within a four-hour timespan. MORE: Flash flood warnings for Houston area Residents are being asked to seek high ground and stay off the roadways. We’ve over 7 inches of rain during the past four hours. All major roadways impassable. Seek high ground…

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List: School closings and cancellations due to severe weather

List: School closings and cancellations due to severe weather

HOUSTON — As the severe weather continues, we are receiving reports of closures and cancellations at local schools: As of 8 p.m., students and faculty at New Caney ISD and Kingwood High School are sheltering in place until the water has receded. New Caney ISD will be closed on Wednesday. Spring ISD has canceled all after school activities Tuesday due to flash flooding that has been reported in neighborhoods across the district.  READ: Flash flood warning…

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Houston weather: List of high water locations from flooding

Houston weather: List of high water locations from flooding

HOUSTON — As the severe weather continues in Houston and the surrounding areas, several roadways have been reported to have high water.  The following is a list of high water locations, according to Houston Transtar. There are many other roads across the viewing area that are impassable.  Your best bet is to stay where you are until the water recedes. FM-1314 Eastbound At IH-69 in Montgomery County – All Mainlanes – Verified at 5:31 p.m. …

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Severe weather floods streets and knocks down tree

Severe weather floods streets and knocks down tree

KINGWOOD, Texas – Wild weather is wreaking havoc north of Houston, where it was difficult getting around Tuesday afternoon.  Heavy rain hit Kingwood, doing damage and causing serious street flooding. So simply driving in Kingwood in the Tuesday torrential rain proved impossible for some. We saw a number of cars stalled in high water. “Where did you leave your car?”  I asked a woman who was walking in heavy rain with an umbrella and carrying a three year…

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Flash flood warning for some area counties; New Caney ISD closed Wednesday

Flash flood warning for some area counties; New Caney ISD closed Wednesday

HOUSTON — A flash flood warning is in effect for Harris, Liberty and Montgomery counties until 7:45 p.m. Tuesday. A flash flood warning is also in effect until 8:15 p.m. Tuesday for Fort Bend County. The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said the Highway 59 northbound feeder at Williams Way is impassable. Tap here to view a list of high water locations in the Houston area New Caney ISD will be closed Wednesday due to…

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Severe thunderstorms cause flash flooding in Rosenberg area Tuesday

Several inches of rain fell on the Rosenberg area Tuesday, causing flash flooding and stranding several drivers. A flash flood warning was issued for Fort Bend County until 8:15 p.m. The affected areas include Sugar Land, Missouri City, Rosenberg, Stafford, Richmond, Town West, First Colony, Pecan Grove, Mission Bend, Meadows Place, Needville, Pleak, Fairchilds, Beasley, Kendleton, Thompsons, Greatwood, New Territory, Fifth Street and Cumings. At 5:20 p.m., radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the…

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Fort Bend County: Sugar Land says all roads impassable, Rosenberg sees flash flooding

Fort Bend County: Sugar Land says all roads impassable, Rosenberg sees flash flooding

Officials in Sugar Land said all roads in the city are impassable. Sugar Land officials said the city got over 7 inches of rain between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Officials told residents to seek high ground and to avoid the roads. More rain is expected. Several inches of rain fell on the Rosenberg area Tuesday, causing flash flooding and stranding several drivers. A flash flood warning was issued for Fort Bend County until 10:30 p.m….

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