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Lisa Johnson, in front of her and Maria Perez’s home, shortly after it was flooded by the Addicks Reservoir during Hurricane Harvey For a detailed explanation of how the Addicks and Barker Reservoirs flooded people’s homes during Hurricane Harvey, and of what’s being done to try and prevent similar floods in the future, check out Episode 2 of Houston Public Media’s award-winning podcast, “Below the Waterlines.” This August will mark six years since Hurricane Harvey…

Flooding on Glen Park on Houston’s northside during Harvey. Listen To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: <iframe src=”https://embed.hpm.io/455298/455303″ style=”height: 115px; width: 100%;”></iframe> A pair of recent studies from Rice University looked at the different ways floods can impact residents and homeowners. One of the studies focused specifically on Houston and found that Black residents were disproportionately affected by multiple issues after flooding by Hurricane Harvey. The second study…

An American flag hangs outside a flooded home in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Listen To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: <iframe src=”https://embed.hpm.io/455300/455302″ style=”height: 115px; width: 100%;”></iframe> In 2017, Hurricane Harvey in 2017 showed those outside of Houston our city’s vulnerability to flooding and raised questions about our ability to develop and grow sustainably. And while those questions were on the mind of writer Micah Fields as he…

HOUSTON — Storms fired up across the Houston area Friday evening, packing not only heavy rain and lightning, but some pretty big hailstones. Viewers sent us pictures and videos of hail in their area — some pea-sized and some as big as golf balls. Check out some of the photos and video below.  This video, sent in by a KHOU 11 employee, showed golf ball-size hail falling just north of downtown Houston. Some Houstonians even…

A tornado in Matador, near Lubbock caused extensive damage, and left four dead. Four people died in a tornado that touched down in Matador, near Lubbock, on Wednesday night. Ten people were reportedly injured, according to officials. “We’ve since had one that passed away at the hospital so that brings the total to four, that have perished as a result of the storm, nine or 10 that were transported,” said Texas DPS Sgt. Johnny Bures….

Tropical Depression 3 has officially evolved into Tropical Storm Bret east of the Caribbean, but local experts say the storm is unlikely to impact the Texas Gulf Coast. Weather watchers say it’s unusual for a tropical storm to form this far out in the Atlantic this early in hurricane season, given that waters are usually still too cool. While the unusual activity has drawn attention, Eric Berger, a meteorologist at Space City Weather, said the…

Officials on Saturday upgraded the intensity of the tornado to EF-3, saying it packed winds of up to 140 mph. Author: Associated Press, Sammy Turner, KHOU 11 Staff, WFAA Staff Published: 3:22 PM CDT June 17, 2023 Updated: 3:22 PM CDT June 17, 2023 PERRYTON, Texas — Two women and an 11-year-old boy were killed Thursday when an EF-3 tornado devastated the Texas Panhandle town of Perryton. Dozens others were injured in the storms and…

Following Hurricane Rita in 2005, new steps were taken to stagger evacuations across Southeast Texas. GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas — If you’ve recently moved to the Texas coast, it’s time to get ready for hurricane season. Even if you’re a veteran Gulf Coast resident from another state with hurricane experience, Southeast Texas offers unique challenges when it comes to dealing with storms. Galveston County Judge Mark Henry said the county has seen a population boom over…

The tank launched from one yard to another home more than 900 feet away, where it crashed through the roof and floor. Thankfully, no one was injured. CHANNELVIEW, Texas — Two Channelview families are dealing with damaged homes after a bizarre incident on Monday. “It’s crazy … it’s crazy. I thank God, to be honest, because that could have killed me. My roof is all fallen apart … my wall,” Antonio Medrano said. Medrano said…

Memorial Hermann partnered with the National Weather Service to complete its storm-readiness certification. HOUSTON — For Memorial Hermann and Life Flight, weather is critical, and being prepared for extreme weather is paramount. It’s something Tom Flanagan knows very well after his 36 years with Memorial Hermann. “Because we have a commitment to provide healthcare to the community and that commitment is not just when the sun is shining and everything is great, it’s also during…

Listen To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: <iframe src=”https://embed.hpm.io/453412/453372″ style=”height: 115px; width: 100%;”></iframe> Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30. As the season begins, meteorologists and other experts analyze and weigh in on what kind of…

A satellite image of Hurricane Ida in 2021. Listen To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: <iframe src=”https://embed.hpm.io/453293/453295″ style=”height: 115px; width: 100%;”></iframe> The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season starts today and continues through the end of November. Every year, Houston Matters sets aside some time to help you and yours prepare for the season, with special attention paid to those new Houstonians among us who haven’t been through tropical storms…

Houston Matters begins at 9 a.m. CT on 88.7FM or listen online. Join the discussion at 713-440-8870, talk@houstonmatters.org or @HoustonMatters. On Thursday’s show: Hurricane season is here. NOAA’s lead hurricane forecaster joins us to discuss what to expect this year, and we get a refresher on what you need to know and prepare for ahead of a tropical storm or hurricane. Also this hour: We learn what it takes for immigrant students to become Americans….

News // Houston & Texas The pumps aim to protect part of the Houston area where more than 600 homes flooded during Hurricane Harvey. Michael Murney, Chron May 29, 2023 The pumps aim to protect part of the Houston area where more than 600 homes flooded during Hurricane Harvey.  Eric Overton/Getty Images/iStockphoto A Houston-area neighborhood that suffered catastrophic flood damage during Hurricane Harvey in 2017 now has new protections for whenever the next big storm hits….

Officials said if this expansion would have been in place during Hurricane Harvey, there wouldn’t have been major flooding. FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Fort Bend County officials have announced a $9.1 million expansion of the Steep Bank Creek Pump Station in Riverstone. The expansion will add capacity to help mitigate flooding, signaling one of the most significant capital improvements for flood protection for the suburban Houston county since Hurricane Harvey in 2017. During Harvey,…