5 sites you should have bookmarked to use when it floods

5 sites you should have bookmarked to use when it floods

HOUSTON – Like or not, flooding is a reality that many in Houston have to face far more often than anyone would expect. When it happens, it can be tricky to find reliable sources of real-time information so that you can make decisions.  All of the weather information here at Click2Houston.com is a great place to start. Our free KPRC2 News app and Frank’s Forecast app is also a great resource of information. There’s also several…

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Fort Bend County: Severe weather preparations underway

Fort Bend County: Severe weather preparations underway

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – As severe weather takes aim again on Southeast Texas, officials and residents in Fort Bend County are preparing for the heavy rain and potential street flooding. Tuesday’s rains brought up to 10 inches of rain in some parts of the county. At one point Tuesday night, the city of Sugar Land said all main roads were impassable due to street flooding. Fort Bend County issued a disaster declaration Tuesday night….

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Trump jokes after suggestion to 'shoot' migrants

Trump jokes after suggestion to 'shoot' migrants

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at the Aaron Bessant Amphitheater on May 8, 2019 in Panama City Beach, Florida. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at the Aaron Bessant Amphitheater on May 8, 2019 in Panama City Beach, Florida. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. – President Donald Trump joked with the audience Wednesday at a Florida rally when someone in the…

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Flash Flood Watch in effect: Heavy rain expected

Flash Flood Watch in effect: Heavy rain expected

HOUSTON — The Houston area has a moderate risk of seeing more flooding rains Thursday, Friday and Saturday, says KHOU 11 Meteorologist Chita Craft. Areas west of Houston stretching into DFW and Louisiana have a slight risk of flooding. The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch from 1 p.m. Thursday lasting until 7 p.m. Saturday. View the impacted communities and weather timeline at the bottom of this article. SCHOOL CLOSURES: List of school…

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Flash flood warning issued as thunderstorms flare up throughout Houston area

Flash flood warning issued as thunderstorms flare up throughout Houston area

A truck drives through a flooded section of the Kings Manor subdivision as heavy rains soak Greater Houston, Friday, May 3, 2019, in Kingwood. A truck drives through a flooded section of the Kings Manor subdivision as heavy rains soak Greater Houston, Friday, May 3, 2019, in Kingwood. Photo: Jason Fochtman, Staff Photographer Photo: Jason Fochtman, Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 34 Caption Close Image 1 of 34 A truck drives through a flooded…

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Jacob Rascon: What is was like to be stranded in Tuesday's floods

Jacob Rascon: What is was like to be stranded in Tuesday's floods

ROSENBURG, Texas – We drove Tuesday afternoon to Fort Bend County anticipating heavy rain and flooding, but we didn’t expect what happened next. First, we followed a couple of firetrucks to a Walmart, where employees and customers were running from the building. Lightning had started an electrical fire, witnesses said. Then, we headed to Rosenberg, where we heard over the scanners that firefighters were responding to a house on fire after a reported lightning strike. But…

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Jacob Rascon: What it was like to be stranded in Tuesday's floods

Jacob Rascon: What it was like to be stranded in Tuesday's floods

ROSENBURG, Texas – KPRC2 reporter Jacob Rascon was stranded during the street flooding that followed heavy rainfall Tuesday. He describes below what it was like to cover the story. We drove Tuesday afternoon to Fort Bend County anticipating heavy rain and flooding, but we didn’t expect what happened next. First, we followed a couple of firetrucks to a Walmart, where employees and customers were running from the building. Lightning had started an electrical fire, witnesses said….

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Tips on how to save yourself, your kids, and your pets if caught in flooding

Tips on how to save yourself, your kids, and your pets if caught in flooding

By Peter Dawson, Chron.com / Houston Chronicle Updated 3:01 pm CDT, Thursday, May 9, 2019 Follow guidance of local authorities Elected officials and first responders are most informed about affected areas and most knowledgeable which flooded areas to avoid. (savethechildren.org) Follow guidance of local authorities Elected officials and first responders are most informed about affected areas and most knowledgeable which flooded areas to avoid. (savethechildren.org) Photo: Delcia Lopez | Dlopez@themonitor.com Photo: Delcia Lopez | Dlopez@themonitor.com Image…

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News 2 Know: More severe weather hits Houston area

News 2 Know: More severe weather hits Houston area

Thursday brought another round of severe weather to the Houston area. This News 2 Know edition will concentrate on the storms and heavy rain expected to produce flooding across the area. Let’s get started. Today’s Weather A stationary front will produce showers and thunderstorms from around 7 p.m. through 4 a.m. We’ll see 2 to 4 inches of rain widespread, 6 to 8 inches scattered and as much as a foot is possible. Be vigilant to showers…

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Flash Flood Watch: When to expect the return of heavy rain in Houston

Flash Flood Watch: When to expect the return of heavy rain in Houston

HOUSTON — The Houston area has a moderate risk of seeing more flooding rains Thursday, Friday and Saturday, says KHOU 11 Meteorologist Chita Craft. Areas west of Houston stretching into DFW and Louisiana have a slight risk of flooding. The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch that will go into effect at 1 p.m. Thursday lasting until 7 p.m. Saturday. View the impacted communities and weather timeline at the bottom of this…

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'A marathon, not a sprint': Houston area to remain under flash flood watch through the weekend

'A marathon, not a sprint': Houston area to remain under flash flood watch through the weekend

National Weather Service forecasters predict 5 to 8 inches of rain widespread in the Houston area over the next few days. Up to 12 inches of rainfall is possible in isolated areas. >>> Click through to see photos of Tuesday night and Wednesday morning’s storms. less National Weather Service forecasters predict 5 to 8 inches of rain widespread in the Houston area over the next few days. Up to 12 inches of rainfall is possible…

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WATCH LIVE: Flash Flood Watch goes into effect Thursday afternoon

WATCH LIVE: Flash Flood Watch goes into effect Thursday afternoon

HOUSTON — More wet weather is on the way in the form of potentially flooding rains. The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch that will go into effect at 1 p.m. Thursday lasting until 7 p.m. Saturday. Meteorologist Chita Craft is tracking the nasty weather on #HTownRush – streaming live in the player above and on KHOU 11. SCHOOL CLOSURES: List of school closures for Thursday CURRENT ALERTS: View weather alerts/watches/warnings RADAR: Track rain &…

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Weather Timeline: Flash Flood Watch goes into effect Thursday afternoon

Weather Timeline: Flash Flood Watch goes into effect Thursday afternoon

HOUSTON — More wet weather is on the way in the form of potentially flooding rains. The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch that will go into effect at 1 p.m. Thursday lasting until the storms pass on Saturday night. Meteorologist Chita Craft is tracking the nasty weather on #HTownRush – streaming live in the player above and on KHOU 11. LIST: School closures for Thursday WEATHER RADAR: Track rain & storms across…

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LIST: School closings, cancellations Thursday due flooding concerns

LIST: School closings, cancellations Thursday due flooding concerns

HOUSTON — Tuesday’s flooding forced some school districts to cancel or delay classes again on Thursday: New Caney ISD is closed again Thursday and Friday. State and AP testing will be rescheduled for next week. Fort Bend ISD canceled classes Thursday at four campuses — First Colony Middle School, Settlers Way Elementary, Colony Bend Elementary, Austin Parkway Elementary. All after-school activities were closed Wednesday and Thursday. Students who were not able to attend other schools…

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Homeowners in Kingwood wonder if construction is to blame for flooding

Homeowners in Kingwood wonder if construction is to blame for flooding

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Homeowners flooded for the first time ever want to know if new construction near their communities is to blame. Several watched Elm Creek waiting for day-old shock to blow over.   Close to 400 homes in Kingwood flooded Tuesday night.   Chunks of communities saw water damage homes.  Widower Fred Konrath, 87, saw two inches of water ruin his carpet and flooring.   Volunteers from his church ripped it out and…

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