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Live updates: Severe thunderstorms bring heavy rains, flash flooding to Southeast Texas
Heavy rain again moved through parts of the Houston area, causing big problems on the roads and flooding concerns as water moves downstream.
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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We will be keeping realtime updates on the flooding concerns and severe around Southeast Texas below.
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.
8:45 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.
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.