Storm Possibilities: Flooding and severe storm concerns return for Thursday

Storm Possibilities: Flooding and severe storm concerns return for Thursday

AUSTIN, Texas — Flash Flooding continues to be a top concern for Central Texas residents. A Flash Flood Watch will be in effect Wednesday evening until 7pm for metro counties and for most of the Hill Country. kvue A flood warning has been issued for the Pedernales River at Johnson City until Thursday evening. The river is expected to crest at 17.3′. There is also a flash flood warning in place for Hays County until…

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Waze app being updated with road closures, evacuation routes during this week's severe weather threat

Waze app being updated with road closures, evacuation routes during this week's severe weather threat

HOUSTON — Tuesday’s severe weather was the first of many rounds expected over the next few days. With street flooding being the biggest threat, a navigation app wants to make sure that Houstonians are safe on the roads. RELATED: Tornado Warnings and Watches issued for areas north of Houston RELATED: Weather Timeline: Flood risk continues with more rain and storms expected RELATED: Flash flooding strands drivers in Sugar Land and Kingwood Waze says their app…

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Tornado touchdown reported in College Station, according to the NWS

Tornado touchdown reported in College Station, according to the NWS

A tornado was spotted on May 8, 2019, near the Easterwood Airport in College Station, according to the National Weather Service. >>> Where the most rain fell in Houston overnight  A tornado was spotted on May 8, 2019, near the Easterwood Airport in College Station, according to the National Weather Service. >>> Where the most rain fell in Houston overnight  Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps Image 1 of / 27 Caption Close Image 1…

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Latest: Interstate reopens weeks after flooding closed it

Latest: Interstate reopens weeks after flooding closed it

Updated 2:16 pm CDT, Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Barbara Moore, left, and her granddaughter Amaya Ward, 7, fill sandbags with other volunteers at the Cherokee Lakes Campground in O’Fallon, Mo., Tuesday, May 7, 2019. The levee at the campground began leaking around 3 a.m. and the owners of the campground put out a call to friends and volunteers to come help fill sandbags to shore up the levee to keep it from failing. (David Carson/St. Louis…

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Storm timeline: Flooding concerns linger behind storms

Storm timeline: Flooding concerns linger behind storms

AUSTIN, Texas — Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will be likely Wednesday. Several storms could be strong or severe. Along with the severe threat, heavy rainfall could provoke additional flash flooding. A Flash Flood Watch will be in effect Wednesday for metro counties and for most of the Hill Country. kvue A flood warning has been issued for the Pedernales River at Johnson City until Thursday evening. The river is expected to crest at…

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Storms causing problems throughout Central Texas

Storms causing problems throughout Central Texas

Some warnings and watches have been issued as storms, some of them severe, sweep through Central Texas. As of 1:30 p.m., more than 100 low water crossing have been closed according to ATXfloods. You can see up to the minute closings here. Austin Energy says that it working on about four dozen incidents affecting nearly 8,000 customers as of about 1:30 p.m. It says the largest one is impacting the southwest corridor. You can see…

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UPDATE: National Weather Service Issues Flash Flood Watch For Southeast Texas

UPDATE: National Weather Service Issues Flash Flood Watch For Southeast Texas

Updated on Thursday, May 9, at 11:05 a.m. The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for all of southeast Texas starting at 1 p.m. on Thursday and continuing through Saturday at 7 p.m. The NWS is forecasting there could be multiple rounds of heavy rainfall during the watch period. The first round of storms could occur on Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. A second round of storms could happen late Friday into…

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UPDATE: Judge Hidalgo And Mayor Turner Urge Houstonians To Be Cautious Because Of Severe Weather

UPDATE: Judge Hidalgo And Mayor Turner Urge Houstonians To Be Cautious Because Of Severe Weather

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo (third from left) and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner are urging residents to be cautious because of the severe weather that is predicted for the region. Updated on Thursday, May 9, at 4:15 p.m. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner are urging residents to be cautious on Thursday and the rest of the week due to the severe weather that’s forecast for the region. Hidalgo and Turner…

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UPDATE: Severe Weather Causes Stranded, School Closures And Power Outages

UPDATE: Severe Weather Causes Stranded, School Closures And Power Outages

A vehicle is stranded in the northeast section of Highway 59. Updated on Friday, May 10, at 9:15 a.m. The Houston area braced for more serious flooding as heavy rain and hail pelted the nation’s fourth largest city for the second time this week. Brian Kyle with the National Weather Service said some areas overnight received as much as 6 inches of rain from downtown Houston to parts west of the metro area. Kyle also…

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UPDATE: Severe Weather Causes Stranded Vehicles, School Closures And Power Outages

UPDATE: Severe Weather Causes Stranded Vehicles, School Closures And Power Outages

A vehicle is stranded in the northeast section of Highway 59. Updated on Friday, May 10, at 9:25 a.m. The Houston area braced for more serious flooding as heavy rain and hail pelted the nation’s fourth largest city for the second time this week. Brian Kyle with the National Weather Service said some areas overnight received as much as 6 inches of rain from downtown Houston to parts west of the metro area. Kyle also…

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UPDATE: Officials Say Severe Weather Has Impacted Hundreds Of Homes In Harris, Fort Bend Counties

UPDATE: Officials Say Severe Weather Has Impacted Hundreds Of Homes In Harris, Fort Bend Counties

A vehicle is stranded in the northeast section of Highway 59. Updated on Friday, May 10, at 3:20 p.m. The severe weather southeast Texas is having this week has so far impacted about 130 homes in Harris County and approximately 150 homes in Fort Bend County, according to officials. Francisco Sanchez, Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator at the Harris County Office of Emergency Management, told News 88.7 on Friday that the 130 homes estimate could go…

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What remains closed after recent flooding in Austin area

What remains closed after recent flooding in Austin area

AUSTIN, Texas — Due to flooding conditions in the Austin area, several popular outdoor areas throughout Austin are closed. According to the City of Austin, the Barton Creek Greenbelt is closed as of Tuesday morning due to additional rainfall and potential flash flooding. This comes shortly after it reopened temporarily on Monday.  The Parks and Recreation Department originally asked that the public not use the Greenbelt due to trail erosion and swift creek currents. The…

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AAA Texas: What to Do If Your Vehicle Is Flooded

AAA Texas: What to Do If Your Vehicle Is Flooded

AAA Texas gave advice Wednesday morning on Houston’s Morning Show when it comes to dealing with a flooded vehicle. Spokesperson Joshua Zuber said It’s best to not start the vehicle Have it towed Contact your insurance company Take it to a qualified mechanic The problem with flood water is it can get into every crack and crevice of the car. That can lead to immediate issues with the vehicle’s preformance and whether the it is even…

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Students stranded at school amid flooding in Houston area

Students stranded at school amid flooding in Houston area

Updated 10:04 am CDT, Wednesday, May 8, 2019 HOUSTON (AP) — Dozens of students in the Houston area had to spend the night at school after flooded roads prevented buses from leaving and parents from reaching their children. Most of the approximately 1,500 students at an elementary school in Cleveland, northeast of Houston, were able to leave by the end of the day after being stranded for a time Tuesday as up to 10 inches (254…

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Maleah Davis search suspended due to flooding

Maleah Davis search suspended due to flooding

HOUSTON – The Texas EquuSearch group suspended their search for a 4-year-old girl reported missing Sunday. The search for Maleah Davis began over the weekend after her stepfather told police that he, Maleah and his 2-year-old son were abducted by three men in a blue Chevy truck. He said he was knocked out and when he regained consciousness, Maleah and the family’s car were gone. Texas EquuSearch joined the growing effort to find Maleah on…

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