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Hidalgo said the evacuation orders that are in place will remain for now, as problems could arise with rising water if people left. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo took a helicopter tour of the areas affected by flooding Saturday afternoon. Before taking off, she gave an update on conditions and the county’s response. She said while rain is holding off for the most part today, the area is not out of…

HOUSTON — We’re tracking high water all across the Houston area following days of heavy rain. And with more rain in the forecast, things are expected to get worse. The Harris County Flood Control District is keeping tabs on rivers and streams that are out of their banks and those that are nearing it. Here is what they posted shortly after 11:30 a.m. Saturday. You can also check the Harris County Flood Control map anytime….

HOUSTON — We’re tracking high water all across the Houston area following days of heavy rain. And with more rain in the forecast, things are expected to get worse. The Harris County Flood Control District is keeping tabs on rivers and streams that are out of their banks and those that are nearing it. Here is what they posted shortly after 11:30 a.m. Saturday. You can also check the Harris County Flood Control map anytime….

The Harris County judge said people were on rooftops. The storms were expected to continue to have an impact this weekend with more rain in the forecast. HOUSTON — Water levels are expected to keep rising on Friday as severe thunderstorms continue to bring heavy rain to parts of Southeast Texas. Disaster declarations have already been signed in Harris County and further north in Huntsville. Those went into effect immediately after being issued Thursday. These allow…

Lt. Jimmy Waller and his wife were both injured when an EF-1 tornado ripped through their mobile home on Sunday, April 28. A neighbor found Lt. Waller under debris and his wife in a pasture. “I heard him moan and I just kind of started digging around, found him up in the trailer home, underneath the frame,” said Brant Pee. “I found his wife about halfway out to the pond in the pasture.” Pee said he quickly…

Several residents evacuated Thursday night. Others who stayed had to be rescued by airboats on Friday. WOODLOCH, Texas — Residents in the Woodloch community of Montgomery County continue to feel the brunt of flooding along the West Fork of the San Jacinto River following days of heavy rain. Many streets were flooded in Woodloch, making them impassable by car.  Several residents evacuated Thursday night. Others who stayed had to be rescued on Friday.  KHOU witnessed…

We met one family who evacuated and had just learned their home had five feet of water. New Caney Fire and Rescue crews helped several people who were trapped. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — Several days of relentless rainfall has flooded homes in Montgomery County neighborhoods. In the River Plantation community, several homes are full of water.  The Ortiz family lives along Ravensworth Drive. They evacuated Thursday with kids, pets and important documents and are grateful they…

The Harris County judge says people are on their rooftops. The storms are expected to continue to have an impact this weekend with more storms in the forecast. HOUSTON — Water levels are expected to keep rising on Friday as severe thunderstorms continue to bring heavy rain to parts of Southeast Texas. Disaster declarations have already been signed in Harris County and further north in Huntsville. Those went into effect immediately after being issued Thursday. These…