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The storms are expected to continue to still 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 allow for more resources to be deployed. RELATED:…

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo issued a mandatory evacuation order along the east fork of the San Jacinto River and said this is a life-threatening situation. 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.  Keep up to date Check back here for real-time updates on the flooding concerns and severe weather around Southeast…

Hidalgo said the river was expected to reach 78 feet above sea level on Friday. That is just 3 feet below where it was during Hurricane Harvey. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Mandatory and voluntary evacuations were issued on Thursday for several communities near the San Jacinto River as thunderstorms and flooding left the river at a level we haven’t seen since Hurricane Harvey. A mandatory evacuation was issued for residents along the east side of…

HOUSTON — Thursday was another day of storms and flooding across Southeast Texas.  Many of you captured video and photos of conditions across Southeast Texas. We’ve seen flooding in neighbhorhoods across the region, including along the East Fork of the San Jacinto River and in neighbhorhoods. There have been several severe thunderstorm warnings and flash flood warnings throughout the day.  Below are some of what you have shared with us. If you have photos or…

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.  Keep up to date Check back here for real-time updates on the flooding concerns and severe…

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.  Keep up to date We will be keeping realtime updates on the flooding concerns and severe around Southeast Texas below.  8:55 a.m.:…

Montgomery County officials are urging people south of the Lake Conroe Dam near the San Jacinto River to be prepared for significant flooding. They are closely monitoring and will provide updates, which will add to this story as they come in. The San Jacinto River Authority is also temporarily closed as of 7 a.m. because of high water levels and the possibility of submerged objects, floating debris and other hazards. The high water could create…

​Abbott said the action will ensure a quick response as the state mobilizes emergency response resources that Texans need to stay safe. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to escalate storm preparations as severe weather and flooding threats ramp up again over the next several days. TDEM increased the readiness level of the Texas State Emergency Operations Center to Level II. Abbott said the action will ensure…

More rain is on the way Thursday morning that could add to the flooding. HOUSTON — The rain from Sunday night into Monday morning is over, but the runoff continues downstream. And more rain is expected Thursday morning. A Flood Warning for the Trinity River in Liberty County continues as water continues to be released from the Lake Livingston dam. The river is expected to crest on Saturday, reaching a level it hasn’t seen since…

CONROE, Texas — A veteran Conroe police officer was left fighting for his life after a tornado touched down in Trinity County Sunday night. Lieutenant James “Jimmy” Waller and his wife were at their property near Trinity when the tornado hit. Their mobile home was destroyed and Waller was critically injured. As of Monday, he remained in the hospital. According to the Conroe Police Department, Waller will need multiple surgeries and he’s looking at a…

The tornado touched down during the severe weather that moved through the area on Sunday, April 28, 2024. TRINITY COUNTY, Texas — The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado ripped through Trinity County during severe weather on Sunday, April 28.  The tornado primarily struck the Rock Creek subdivision, which sits between the Trinity River and FM356.  An EF-1 tornado is classified as a weak tornado with winds between 86 to 110mph.  Conroe Police Department Lt….

CONROE, Texas — A veteran Conroe police officer was left fighting for his life after strong storms moved through Trinity County Sunday night. Lieutenant James “Jimmy” Waller and his wife were at their property in Trinity County when a suspected tornado hit. Their house was destroyed and Waller was critically injured. As of Monday, he remained in the hospital. According to the Conroe Police Department, Waller will need multiple surgeries and he’s looking at a…

CONROE, Texas — A veteran Conroe police officer was left fighting for his life after strong storms battered moved through Trinity County Sunday night. Lieutenant James “Jimmy” Waller and his wife were at their property in Trinity County when the suspected tornado hit. Their house was destroyed and Waller was critically injured. As of Monday, he remained in the hospital. According to the Conroe Police Department, Waller will need multiple surgeries and he’s looking at…

Viewers shared pictures and KHOU 11 captured some of the aftermath of the strong storms that left roads flooded, trees down and some houses damaged. Check out some of the photos and videos below.  The Trinity County Sheriff’s Office posted video to Facebook of a home that was destroyed in the storms. Minor injuries were reported. See the full video here. This photo from Alan Beck in Baytown shows water almost up to the front…

Southeast winds will help bring in additional haze across the Houston skyline. Author: KHOU 11 Staff, Kim Castro, Chita Craft Published: 11:56 AM CDT April 24, 2024 Updated: 11:56 AM CDT April 24, 2024 HOUSTON — Wildfires on the east coast of Mexico continue to burn and spread, but you’re probably wondering why that matters to Houston.  Well, we have high pressure sitting just to our east and that gives a clockwise rotation providing southeasterly…