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Live updates: Severe thunderstorms bring heavy rain, flash flooding to Southeast Texas
Thunderstorms are causing high water and flooding north of Houston and widespread power outages across the area. If you don’t need to be out, stay home and be safe.
HOUSTON — More heavy rain and storms pushed through the Houston area late Wednesday night and Thursday morning, causing big problems on the roads and flooding concerns across the region.
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Check back here for real-time updates on the flooding concerns and severe weather around Southeast Texas.
11:55 a.m. Power outage update for Entergy Texas
At 11:30 a.m., Entergy Texas reported 28,300 customers without power.
11:47 a.m. Over 111,000 without power across Houston area
In the latest update from CenterPoint, 111,535 customers had no power at 11:47 a.m. The outages are widespread, but the hardest hit areas are northwest Houston off 290 from W. 34th St. to the Jersey Village area. Outage tracker
11:40 a..m. US 59 closed near SL 424 in Shepherd
Even a big rig got stuck when the driver tried to make it across US 59 in Shepherd.
11:28 a.m. Widespread power outages in Houston area
CenterPoint reports nearly 100,000 customers are without power in the Houston area. The outages are widespread, including 25,000 near 290 and W. 43rd St and another 13,000 in the Jersey Village area.
11:05 a.m.: US 59 at Big Creek in Polk County flooded
US 59 at Big Creek is flooded in Polk County, TxDOT says. Motorists are urged to take alternate routes until the water recedes.
10:45 a.m.: How to check bayous, creeks in your area
Worried that the rivers, creeks or bayous near you will flood? Here’s how to check their water levels.
10:30 a.m.: Houston Fire Dept. rescues stranded drivers
HFD Chief Samuel Pena says they responded to at least three water rescue calls. He reminds drivers not to drive on flooded streets. If you don’t need to be out, stay home.
10:25 a.m.: Flash Flood Warning extended until 1:30 p.m.
The Flash Flood Warning for Harris, Liberty, Montgomery and San Jacinto counties has been extended until 1:30 p.m.
10:10 a.m.: First responders in Kingwood
The Houston Fire Department, HPD and Houston Public Works are in Kingwood and other north Houston communities with high-water vehicles and other resources.
9:45 a.m.: Bush IAH continues to report flight delays
Stormy weather continues to cause flight delays at Bush Airport. Check with your airline before you head to the airport. Get real-time updates on flightaware.com.
9:26 a.m.: US 59 closed in both directions in Polk County
TxDOT says US 59 is closed in both directions near Choates Creek in Polk County due to high water. Drivers should avoid the area and choose alternate routes.
9:10 a.m.: FM 2693 is closed.
Floodwaters from the San Jacinto River have washed out the road on FM 2693, according to TxDOT. Drivers should avoid the area.
8:55 a.m.: Flash Flood Warning issued for Harris County
A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Harris County, southern Liberty County, and south-central Montgomery County until noon. At 8:53 a.m., Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area.
Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
8:50 a.m.: 59 SB feeder flooded in Kingwood
There’s high water on the feeder on 59 southbound at North Park in Kingwood. Avoid the area.
8:45 a.m.: Bush Airport is reporting a delay
Bush Airport is reporting a delay of about 45 minutes. If you’re heading to the airport, check your flights. Get real-time updates on flightaware.com.
7:58 a.m.: Broken dam closes road in Trinity County
FM 355 in Trinity County is closed due to a broken dam on a mill pond near the roadway. Avoid the area, TxDOT warns.
7 a.m.: Lake Conroe temporarily closed; people south of Lake Conroe dam should expect significant flooding
With more heavy rain, the levels of Lake Conroe are higher than normal, which could create dangerous conditions for boaters. Because of that, Lake Conroe is temporarily closed. According to the San Jacinto River Authority, they may need to increase the amount they’re releasing into the San Jacinto River, which could cause significant flooding there.