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BACLIFF, Texas — Galveston County officials have launched a survey to get an accurate count of just how many homes were damaged by flooding Friday in Bacliff. Officials said an estimated 50 to 75 homes got water inside. On Friday, officials reported 100 homes had been damaged. Galveston County is sending alerts to residents, asking them to submit a damage assessment survey through the county’s Office of Emergency management website. Bacliff residents spent Saturday cleaning…

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 Friday’s Houston Matters: Saturday marks 20 years since Tropical Storm Allison made landfall. The storm dropped as much as 40 inches of rain on parts of southeast Texas and Greater Houston, flooding the city in ways only eclipsed by Hurricane Harvey 16 years later. We look back on how the storm affected our lives,…

^ Keep Houston Press Free I Support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Houston and help keep the future of Houston Press free. On Thursday afternoon, another round of thunderstorms rumbled through the Houston area bringing upwards of two inches or rain per hour amidst a flurry of downpours that stretched from south Texas to western Louisiana. All we can tell you is, get used to it. A slow moving disturbance in the…

^ Keep Houston Press Free I Support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Houston and help keep the future of Houston Press free. June 1 is the official opening of hurricane season. But, the Gulf Coast doesn’t need a hurricane for flooding. Just over a week ago, parts of southeast Texas and southwestern Louisiana received as much as 20 inches of rain over the course of a week, creating flash flooding and pushing…

After Hurricane Harvey hit the Texas coast in August 2017, the storm stalled over Houston and dumped as much as 60 inches of rain on some parts of the region. Tuesday marked the first day of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season — meaning it’s once again time for Houstonians to begin their emergency planning. Forecasters predict another active season, preparing for as many as 21 named storms. The first, tropical storm Ana, formed northeast of…

In 2021, we are facing down an above-average hurricane season that could cause serious disruptions. HOUSTON — We are already seeing shortages and price hikes on everything from furniture to ketchup, but things could get worse thanks to this year’s hurricane season.  Let’s connect the dots. It’s already a strained, active hurricane season thanks to the economic impact of the pandemic. Shifts in what we’re shopping for has caused serious delays when it comes to…

In 2021, we are facing down an above-average hurricane season that could cause serious disruptions. HOUSTON — We are already seeing shortages and price hikes on everything from furniture to ketchup, but things could get worse thanks to this year’s hurricane season.  Let’s connect the dots. It’s already a strained, active hurricane season thanks to the economic impact of the pandemic. Shifts in what we’re shopping for has caused serious delays when it comes to…

News // U.S. & World May 28, 2021Updated: May 28, 2021 6:56 p.m. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards speaks Thursday, May 6, 2021, in Lake Charles, La.Alex Brandon/AP BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards on Friday asked President Joe Biden to declare a federal disaster for the state after severe weather and flash flooding caused damage to at least 2,000 homes. Edwards’ request is for individual assistance from the Federal Emergency Management…

In the event authorities order an evacuation for the Houston area, TxDOT has a number of tools to help speed the process. HOUSTON — Hurricane season starts June 1. And if you lived in Houston for more than a year, not only do you dread it but you have one question when it comes to hurricanes. Should I evacuate? When a hurricane is on the horizon, everyone turns to the news and city leaders to…

Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush said he is requesting $750 million in federal funds to be sent directly to Harris County after the county and Houston were awarded $0 out of the $1 billion pot in the latest round of Hurricane Harvey relief funds. This announcement comes after an outcry from Houston and Harris County leaders who requested $1.3 billion from the land office, which was provided relief funds by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development….

HOUSTON — June 1 marks the official start of hurricane season, but there are things you can do ahead of time to prepare, such as making your kit and having a plan.  A hurricane kit is great to have on stand by for any severe weather that comes our way. Here is a list of items that should be included. Some items you may have seen or heard of and other items will probably surprise…

The Great Storm of 1900 claimed the lives of 12,000 people, including 8,000 on the Island. No one saw it coming. GALVESTON, Texas — The Great Storm of 1900 got its name because back then they didn’t name hurricanes and this one was like nothing before it and nothing after it. Scientists at that time didn’t believe a catastrophic cyclone could form near Galveston because of how shallow the continental shelf is. Until September 8,…

We could see more flash flooding today as rain pops up in the early afternoon hours — watch KHOU 11 News. HOUSTON — A Flash Flood Watch for the Houston area has been allowed to expire at 7 p.m. However, the chance for rain will return Wednesday morning. Rain chances remain high but drop down to about 50 percent compared to what we saw on Tuesday. We will see some scattered showers pop up through…

Harris County Meteorologist Jeff Lindner talks with KHOU 11 Meteorologist Chita Craft about Houston’s recent flood threat HOUSTON — KHOU 11 Meteorologist Chita Craft this morning spoke with Harris County Meteorologist Jeff Lindner about the recent flood threat in Houston and what we can expect with Tuesday’s weather. Lindner said Tuesday afternoon’s biggest threat is going to be, again, “if we see some of those really heavy rainfall rates in a short period of time…