'It was like a waterfall' | Tenant frustrated with lack of answers after apartment floods

'It was like a waterfall' | Tenant frustrated with lack of answers after apartment floods

Colton Ricks hopes to officially breaks his lease after the soaked situation. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio man is hoping to break his lease without penalty after his apartment flooded due to a busted water pipe a couple weeks ago. Colton Ricks lived at the Blair at Bitters apartments on the north side where he experienced a wet mess on May 4.  “I didn’t realize it at first because I had my headphones in…

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West Fork San Jacinto River floods I-69 frontage road which is now closed in both directions

West Fork San Jacinto River  floods I-69 frontage road which is now closed in both directions

The U-turn frontage road at I-69 over the San Jacinto River remains closed in both directions due to high water. The City of Houston is warning drivers not to go around barricades because vehicles will flood. Heavy rain on Mother’s Day also flooded a parking lot and a neighborhood park near the Northshore subdivision of Kingwood. Those homeowners are some of the first to see flooding in the area as their homes are lined up…

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Minor flooding possible through Tuesday evening

Minor flooding possible through Tuesday evening

One last round of scattered storms will be possible Tuesday, then drier weather moves in for mid-week. Author: Jordan Darensbourg, Shane Hinton (KVUE), Hunter Williams (KVUE) Published: 9:50 PM CDT May 14, 2023 Updated: 1:50 PM CDT May 16, 2023 AUSTIN, Texas — We don’t expect major impacts or severe weather, but some minor flooding remains possible due to runoff from already saturated soil. In fact, the WPC has cut the north side of Austin…

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It's almost hurricane season. Here's the list of names for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.

It's almost hurricane season. Here's the list of names for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.

Will Arlene, Gert or Whitney be brewing in our future? They are among the storm names you could hear when the six-month Atlantic hurricane season soon kicks off. The season officially begins June 1, and forecasters, in general, are predicting a near- to slightly below-average year. This is in part because of the influence of an expected El Niño, which tends to reduce Atlantic hurricane activity. A typical year averages about 14 tropical storms, seven…

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Minor flooding possible Tuesday

Minor flooding possible Tuesday

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Storm Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 3:53 AM CDT May 16, 2023 AUSTIN, Texas — We’re tracking one more day of scattered showers and storms before we dry up for the rest of the workweek. Tuesday morning starts on a seasonable yet humid note with temperatures beginning in the upper 60s. While an…

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Father of infant identified as man killed in tornado near South Padre Island

Father of infant identified as man killed in tornado near South Padre Island

Robert Flores, 41, died when an EF-1 tornado touched down in the community near Port Isabel and South Padre Island. LAGUNA HEIGHTS, Texas — A 41-year-old man has been identified as the person killed when a tornado touched down in Laguna Heights Saturday morning. Robert Flores, 41, died when an EF-1 tornado touched down in the community near Port Isabel and South Padre Island. The tornado touched down at 4 a.m. and injured 11 others,…

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'He didn't make it' | Family of man killed in Laguna Heights tornado say he was father, newlywed

'He didn't make it' | Family of man killed in Laguna Heights tornado say he was father, newlywed

Cameron County officials confirmed the sole victim of Saturday’s early morning twister as 41-year-old Robert Flores. LAGUNA HEIGHTS, Texas — A 41-year-old man has been identified as the man killed after a tornado touched down in Laguna Heights early Saturday morning. Located in eastern Cameron County and south of San Antonio, the twister struck just after 4 a.m. and lasted only a couple minutes, but its damage spanned over four to six blocks, local officials…

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Father of infant identified as man killed in Laguna Heights tornado

Father of infant identified as man killed in Laguna Heights tornado

Robert Flores, 41, died when an EF-1 tornado touched down in the community near Port Isabel and South Padre Island. LAGUNA HEIGHTS, Texas — A 41-year-old man has been identified as the person killed when a tornado touched down in Laguna Heights Saturday morning. Robert Flores, 41, died when an EF-1 tornado touched down in the community near Port Isabel and South Padre Island. The tornado touched down at 4 a.m. and injured 11 others,…

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Weather: More flooding possible across Houston area this week

Weather: More flooding possible across Houston area this week

Rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds are expected in Houston on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Parts of Montgomery and Harris County will be under a minor flood warning through Friday morning. The National Weather Service says the area of concern is specifically along Sendera Ranch Road near Humble. Some of the stream gauges are currently in the flood stage, or near the flood stage. The following creeks are being closely looked at this afternoon when more…

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Houston weather: Flooding possible across Harris, Montgomery County region this week

Houston weather: Flooding possible across Harris, Montgomery County region this week

Parts of Montgomery and Harris County will be under a minor flood warning through Friday morning as waterways continue to remain swollen after a week of wet weather. The National Weather Service says the area of concern is specifically along Sendera Ranch Road near Humble. Some of the stream gauges are currently in the flood stage, or near the flood stage. Spring Creek, Little Cypress Creek, Mountain Creek, Little Mountain Creek, Three Mile Creek and…

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Rain chances continue; flooding still possible Monday

Rain chances continue; flooding still possible Monday

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Storm Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 3:54 AM CDT May 15, 2023 AUSTIN, Texas — We hope your Mother’s Day has gone well so far! We did have a good soaking of rain earlier on Sunday morning as a wake low came off of the coast and passed through sections of the Coastal…

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Flooding still possible Monday

Flooding still possible Monday

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Storm Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 6:12 PM CDT May 14, 2023 AUSTIN, Texas — We hope your Mother’s Day has gone well so far! We did have a good soaking of rain earlier on Sunday morning as a wake low came off of the coast and passed through sections of the Coastal…

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Flash flooding still possible Monday

Flash flooding still possible Monday

Additional heavy rain onto an already saturated ground could lead to minor flooding. AUSTIN, Texas — While we have had a wet weekend across Central Texas, we have not seen the flooding that many were expecting. But we did receive beneficial rainfall to help with our drought situation. Many areas, especially in the Coastal Plains, received impressive totals. As of Sunday evening, some spots received up to 4 inches of rain, according to the Lower…

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EF1 Tornado touches down in Laguna Heights, killing one and injuring 11

EF1 Tornado touches down in Laguna Heights, killing one and injuring 11

It happened around 4 a.m. Saturday, according to Port Isabel Police. A shelter has been opened for affected Texans. LAGUNA HEIGHTS, Texas — Note: A previous version of this story quoted a county official saying that two people were killed by the tornado. Officials on Saturday afternoon said just one person has died. A tornado touched down in Laguna Heights, near the South Texas community of Brownsville, around 4 a.m. Saturday, killing one person and…

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EF1 Tornado touches down in Laguna Heights, killing one and injuring at least 10

EF1 Tornado touches down in Laguna Heights, killing one and injuring at least 10

It happened around 4 a.m. Saturday, according to Port Isabel Police. A shelter has been opened for affected Texans. LAGUNA HEIGHTS, Texas — Note: A previous version of this story quoted a county official saying that two people were killed by the tornado. Officials on Saturday afternoon said just one person has died. A tornado touched down in Laguna Heights, near the South Texas community of Brownsville, around 4 a.m. Saturday, killing one person and…

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