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Roof torn from FedEx Ship Center in Michigan following multiple confirmed tornadoes

Posted on May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Kalamazoo Emergency Management told ABC News there were an estimated 50 people trapped inside the FedEx building. PORTAGE, Mich. — At least four confirmed tornadoes touched down in Southwest Michigan Tuesday, causing severe damage and power outages in the region. Portage is one of the harder-hit locations and that is observable by the amount of damage done to the FedEx Ship Center on Portage Road. A video sent to 13 ON YOUR SIDE by Jim…

Highway 90 reopening over Trinity River after being shut down for flooding

Posted on May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

LIBERTY COUNTY, Texas — Highway 90 over the Trinity River in Liberty County was reopening Tuesday after being shut down because of high water. The bridge, which links Dayton to Trinity was closed after TxDOT deemed it to be unsafe to drive over. Even with it reopening, Liberty ISD officials stuck with their decision to keep school closed Wednesday and Thursday. The highway down Monday when it was covered with water — up to 2…

Highway 90 reopens over Trinity River after being shut down for flooding

Posted on May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

American Red Cross in San Antonio deploys volunteers to help families displaced by Houston flooding

Posted on May 7, 2024May 7, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

A spokesperson with the American Red Cross in San Antonio says the best way for the community to help is through volunteering. SAN ANTONIO — The American Red Cross has been collaborating with local churches, pet shelters and FEMA to provide relief for those impacted by severe flooding throughout the Greater Houston area. Hundreds of water rescues and mandatory evacuations are in place for neighborhoods. The American Red Cross Central and South Texas region is…

See the scope of flooding in East Texas

Posted on May 7, 2024May 7, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. During the storm that hit a large area of Southeast Texas in late April and early May, a few places recorded an extreme amount of rainfall over several days. Some places got as much as over 10 inches in a day. Matt Lanza, an energy meteorologist, said a few places recorded more than…

'This is the worst thing that could ever happen': Mother of 4-year-old boy who drowned in Burleson flash flooding speaks out

Posted on May 7, 2024May 7, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Chelsey Warren said she carried her 4-year-old son, Lucas, on her back and fought to survive as water rushed through a county road. BURLESON, Texas — Along the county road the Warren family drives on daily, they saw their four-year-old son for the last time. Just before 2 a.m. on Sunday, Chelsey Warren, her husband, and four-year-old son Lucas were headed home from a family member’s birthday party. They encountered a flooded area on County…

'This is the worst thing that could ever happen': Mother of 4-year-old boy who drowned in Burleson flash flooding speaks out

Posted on May 7, 2024May 7, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

'This is the worst thing that could ever happen': Mother of 4-year-old boy who drowned in Burleson flash flooding speaks out

Posted on May 7, 2024May 7, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

'Heart wrenching' | Gov. Abbott speaks in Conroe after parts of Southeast Texas inundated with floods

Posted on May 7, 2024May 7, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

The rain has ended and water has started to recede after days of rain caused rivers to go over their banks CONROE, Texas — Floodwaters in the Houston area and parts of Southeast Texas began to recede on Monday, allowing residents to begin returning to their homes and assess damages after days of heavy rainfall that pummeled the area and led to hundreds of rescues — including people who were stranded on rooftops. While officials in Harris…

'Heart wrenching' | Gov. Abbott speaks in Conroe after parts of Southeast Texas inundated with floods

Posted on May 7, 2024May 7, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Parts of Texas under tornado watch amid strong, massive storm

Posted on May 6, 2024May 8, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

A weather system sweeping across the Central and Southern plains Monday, May 6, could bring tornadoes and severe weather to sections of North Texas. The western portion of North Texas, including cities like Wichita Falls, are under a tornado watch until 11 p.m. Monday night. Extreme severe weather expected to bring numerous tornadoes, including some which exceed an EF-3 rating, is forecast Monday night for much of Oklahoma and areas of North Texas, according to information…

Some communities in Houston region seeing most rain and flooding since Hurricane Harvey

Posted on May 6, 2024May 6, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Texans in parts of East and Southeast Texas have been enduring severe flooding – inundated by waters that have led to evacuations, boat rescues, submerged streets, lots of property damage and water levels not seen in almost five years. Along the banks of some rivers, the sky is dumping as much as 23 inches in some isolated areas. As a result, three major reservoirs in the region – Lake Livingston, Lake Houston and Lake Conroe…

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says mandatory evacuation lifted for residents in areas affected by flooding

Posted on May 6, 2024May 6, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Southeast Texas is finally getting a chance to dry out after spending 93 straight hours under a Flood Watch, according to the National Weather Service. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Southeast Texas is finally drying out after a week of storms and flooding. Harris County has lifted all evacuation orders for people who live along the San Jacinto River. This is after officials said more than 200 people and hundreds of pets were rescued over the…

Watch Live: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says mandatory evacuation lifted for residents in areas affected by flooding

Posted on May 6, 2024May 6, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Southeast Texas is finally getting a chance to dry out after spending 93 straight hours under a Flood Watch, according to the National Weather Service. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Harris County leaders will provide the latest updates on the flooding from recent storms during a briefing scheduled for Monday morning. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, the Harris County Office of Emergency Management, and other partner agencies will address the media at a press conference scheduled…

Today on Texas Standard: Some Houston regions see the most rain and flooding since Hurricane Harvey

Posted on May 6, 2024May 6, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Heavy rains led to severe flooding in parts of East and Southeast Texas, prompting evacuations, boat rescues and substantial property damage. Major reservoirs in the Greater Houston area reached levels that led to massive water releases, causing downstream flooding of homes and businesses. By Texas StandardMay 6, 2024 9:30 amTexas Standard Original, Whole Shows

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