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Heavy rainfall caused road closures and also knocked out power to thousands in Matagorda County on Thursday. MATAGORDA COUNTY, Texas — Leaders in Matagorda County issued a disaster declaration on Thursday due to ongoing severe weather. The declaration allows local authorities to do what they need to do to respond to issues caused by the storms and ensure their residents are safe. “Our biggest concern at this time is the impact of heavy rainfall and…

Heavy rain and thunderstorms prompt a Flash Flood Warning in central Matagorda County until 11 a.m. HOUSTON — Thursday will bring another day with widespread showers and thunderstorms. Rain chances ramp up quickly through the early morning hours and continue through noon. We could see lingering showers through the afternoon.  Current watches and warnings: A Flash Flood Warning was issued for central Matagorda County until 11 a.m. At 6:59 a.m., Doppler radar and automated rain gauges…

Severe thunderstorms with gusty winds and hail hit Southeast Texas early Thursday, prompting flash flood warnings. HOUSTON — Thursday will bring another day with widespread showers and thunderstorms. Rain chances ramp up quickly through the early morning hours and continue through noon. We could see lingering showers through the afternoon.  Current watches and warnings: A Flash Flood Warning was issued for central Matagorda County until 11 a.m. At 6:59 a.m., Doppler radar and automated rain gauges…

Heavy rainfall in Southeast Texas triggers flash flood warnings, with up to 10 inches reported in Matagorda County. HOUSTON — Some parts of Southeast Texas saw up to 10 inches of rain on Thursday morning, prompting flash flood warnings and a Weather Impact Alert Day from the KHOU 11 Weather Team. As of 7 a.m., Matagorda County had received the most rainfall, with radar and gauge estimates near 10 inches around the Blessing and Wadsworth areas….

Houston could see strong downpours and scattered thunderstorms from late morning through mid afternoon Wednesday HOUSTON — Wednesday will bring another day with widespread showers and thunderstorms.  Rain chances ramp up quickly mid to late morning and last through the late afternoon.  Weather Impact Alert The KHOU 11 Weather Team has issued an hourly Weather Impact Alert as storm chances ramp up after 11 a.m., with the highest risk of severe weather between 1 p.m….

Houston could see strong downpours and scattered thunderstorms from late morning through mid afternoon Wednesday HOUSTON — Wednesday will bring another day with widespread showers and thunderstorms.  Rain chances ramp up quickly mid to late morning and last through the late afternoon.  Weather Impact Alert The KHOU 11 Weather Team has issued an hourly Weather Impact Alert as storm chances ramp up after 11 a.m., with the highest risk of severe weather between 1 p.m….

Houston could see strong downpours and scattered thunderstorms from late morning through mid afternoon Wednesday HOUSTON — Wednesday will bring another day with widespread showers and thunderstorms.  Rain chances ramp up quickly mid to late morning and last through the late afternoon.  Weather Impact Alert The KHOU 11 Weather Team has issued an hourly Weather Impact Alert as storm chances ramp up after 11 a.m., with the highest risk of severe weather between 1 p.m….

KHOU 11 News pushed for solutions by bringing neighbors’ concerns to the Houston City Council Member who represents the area. HOUSTON — Residents of a Third Ward neighborhood in Houston said they are being overwhelmed by partygoers taking the nightlife too far — and down their streets. People who live near Emancipation Avenue and Wheeler Avenue said their block now essentially turns into a parking lot, especially on weekend nights, making it nearly impossible to…

We’re tracking another round of intense storms that could bring widespread damaging winds. DALLAS — Watch live radar and regular forecast updates from our meteorologists on our Smart TV streaming app WFAA+ and download the WFAA mobile app for alerts from our weather team as they come.  Daily rain chances are in the forecast this week. Some see higher coverage and a strong storm threat. Here’s the latest forecast: Key points Severe weather is likely tonight More…

We’re tracking another round of intense storms that will bring widespread damaging winds. DALLAS — Watch live radar and regular forecast updates from our meteorologists on our Smart TV streaming app WFAA+ and download the WFAA mobile app for alerts from our weather team as they come.  Daily rain chances are in the forecast this week. Some see higher coverage and a strong storm threat. Here’s the latest forecast: Key points Severe weather is likely tonight More…

We’re tracking another round of intense storms that will bring widespread damaging winds. DALLAS — Watch live radar and regular forecast updates from our meteorologists on our Smart TV streaming app WFAA+ and download the WFAA mobile app for alerts from our weather team as they come.  Daily rain chances are in the forecast this week. Some see higher coverage and a strong storm threat. Here’s the latest forecast: Key points Severe weather threat has lowered  More…

Tropical Storm Allison devastated northeast Houston in June 2001, leaving lasting scars. HOUSTON — Twenty four years ago, Tropical Storm Allison was taking aim, and about to unleash devastating rain over Houston. Decades later, the scars remain. Especially in the hardest-hit areas like northeast Houston.  Tropical storm Allison parked over Houston in June 2001. Turning neighborhoods like Lakewood into rivers. Ms. Willie Marie Burton’s elderly parents lived there at the time and Allison’s chaos left…

Tropical Storm Allison devastated northeast Houston in June 2001, leaving lasting scars. HOUSTON — Twenty four years ago, Tropical Storm Allison was taking aim, and about to unleash devastating rain over Houston. Decades later, the scars remain. Especially in the hardest-hit areas like northeast Houston.  Tropical storm Allison parked over Houston in June 2001. Turning neighborhoods like Lakewood into rivers. Ms. Willie Marie Burton’s elderly parents lived there at the time and Allison’s chaos left…

During Wednesday’s storms, water quickly rose more than 7 feet at Navigation and Canal, catching drivers off guard. HOUSTON — Hurricane season is underway, and Wednesday’s heavy rain and flooding served as major reminders of what drivers should — and shouldn’t — do during storms. Drivers were caught off guard by flash flooding at Navigation and Canal in EaDo, where water quickly rose more than 7 feet. It’s why first responders urge Houstonians to “stay…

The former Spring Village Apartments property will eventually become a stormwater detention basin and recreation area. HOUSTON, Texas — The once-thriving Spring Village Apartment complex on Chimney Rock Road is disappearing building by building and brick by brick. “It should have been torn down a long time ago,” said one neighbor to the complex near Gasmer Drive. The City of Houston bought the six-acre property near Westbury High School in the wake of Hurricane Harvey…