West fork of San Jacinto River sees some flooding

West fork of San Jacinto River sees some flooding

HOUSTON, Texas (FOX 26) – After rain fell on Harris County Friday and Saturday, those that live along the San Jacinto River saw some flooding. Along the south side of the river some areas saw high water, including Moonshine Hill Road. On the north side, Forest Cove Drive also saw flooding. Mickey Gibson says his house flooded during Harvey and that now he prepares by looking at when the water will crest.“It’s important that we…

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Worst of the rain gone, but flooding remains in parts of Houston

Worst of the rain gone, but flooding remains in parts of Houston

Houston police respond to flooded areas along Bellfort late Friday night, Dec. 7, 2018. Houston police respond to flooded areas along Bellfort late Friday night, Dec. 7, 2018. Photo: Metro Video Photo: Metro Video Image 1 of / 18 Caption Close Image 1 of 18 Houston police respond to flooded areas along Bellfort late Friday night, Dec. 7, 2018. Houston police respond to flooded areas along Bellfort late Friday night, Dec. 7, 2018. Photo: Metro…

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Drivers abandon vehicles as heavy rain floods some Houston streets

Drivers abandon vehicles as heavy rain floods some Houston streets

HOUSTON – A powerful storm system that dumped nearly a half-foot of rain on some places late Friday night led to scenes of abandoned vehicles on flooded Houston streets. According to the Harris County Flood Control District, most spots picked up between 4 and 6 inches of rain. Some of the largest rainfall totals were reported in west Houston, where the gauge on Brays Bayou at Beltway 8 reported 5.6 inches of rain. Large totals…

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More rain on the way for Central Texas

More rain on the way for Central Texas

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – Heavy rain this evening prompted the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio to issue its first December Flash Flood Warning since 2002 and more rain is on the way overnight.  Additional rainfall Friday night will be the result on an incoming low-pressure system from the Desert Southwest. By December standards, the current air mass in place over Texas is very moist, a factor which could result in intense showers overnight.  Much…

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Major flooding expected on West Fork of San Jacinto River

Major flooding expected on West Fork of San Jacinto River

KINGWOOD, Texas – Harris County Flood District officials warned Friday that major flooding was expected in neighborhoods along the West Fork of the San Jacinto River for the next four to five days. Officials said the flooding is expected east of U.S. 59 and will likely affect these subdivisions: Belleau Woods Forest Cove Northshore Riverside Crest Officials said the river will rise to flood threshold levels by Saturday afternoon and is forecast to reach a…

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Odum Thinks Houston Will Be Better Prepared To Face Severe Weather In The Future

Odum Thinks Houston Will Be Better Prepared To Face Severe Weather In The Future

Marvin Odum, a former energy sector executive who just recently stepped down as Houston’s post Harvey recovery ‘Czar’, thinks the Bayou City will be better prepared to face the consequences of severe weather in the coming years but also warns the work ahead will take decades. In an interview with Houston Public Media’s Travis Bubenik that Houston Matters aired Friday, Odum talked about the new building guidelines, which the City Council passed in April. According…

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Here Are 8 Ways To Stay Ahead Of Severe Weather In Central Texas.

Here Are 8 Ways To Stay Ahead Of Severe Weather In Central Texas.

Severe weather is headed to Central Texas. To keep you up-to-date, we’ve collated a list of resources to turn to during weather events. Google Crisis Map Google’s map can alert you to any weather-related warnings or watches in your area, as well as display public shelter locations. National Weather Service Radar And Emergency Website Check the map below for updates on low-water crossing closures in Central Texas.  LCRA Hydromet Rainfall Totals Check the LCRA’s Hydromet…

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Rice University Archive Shines A Light On South Texas' Jewish History

Rice University Archive Shines A Light On South Texas' Jewish History

From Texas Standard: The largest Conservative Jewish synagogue in the U.S. is not on the East Coast – it’s in Houston. Congregation Beth Yeshurun is made up of 2,300 families and was founded in 1891. Now, Rice University aims to shine a light on it and the rest of South Texas’s Jewish community and history through its new Houston Jewish History Archive. Director Josh Furman acknowledges that Houston is not the first place that comes to mind…

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The Future Of Flooding In Texas

The Future Of Flooding In Texas

The ongoing effects of the Llano River flood, Hurricane Harvey, the Blanco River flood of 2015, and flooding across the state over the past several years have caused loss of life and immense property damage. As communities rebuild, questions about how we ensure the safety of all Texans remain. Hydrologists and engineers are rethinking traditional solutions to rising flood waters. Local governments are also taking a hard look at infrastructure deficiencies and methods for moving,…

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Houston-area under flash flood watch starting at noon today

Houston-area under flash flood watch starting at noon today

Julian Gill, Houston Chronicle Published 8:22 am CST, Friday, December 7, 2018 PHOTOS: These streets are most prone to flooding  Much of Southeast Texas will be under a flash flood watch from noon Friday to noon Saturday as severe storms threaten to bring heavy rainfall and flooding to the area.  >>> See the Houston streets that have historically been prone to flooding less PHOTOS: These streets are most prone to flooding  Much of Southeast Texas will…

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News 2 Know: Flooding possible, Bush library reopens and more

News 2 Know: Flooding possible, Bush library reopens and more

It’s Friday, and it is also the 77th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. More than 3,500 Americans were killed during the attack that drew our country into World War II. Today’s Weather A flash flood watch has been issued for the Houston region from noon Friday to noon Saturday. Some very nasty weather is likely tonight, and flooding is possible. Meteorologist Britta Merwin has a look at the forecast. Don’t forget! You can keep…

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Weather authorities issue warnings ahead of severe weather

Weather authorities issue warnings ahead of severe weather

HOUSTON – Officials are issuing warnings ahead of Friday’s severe weather in order to keep everyone as safe as possible. The Houston area is expecting to see anywhere from 2 to 6 inches of rain, which could cause some street flooding. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch that goes into effect at noon, ahead of the incoming weather. While the rain is expected to start Friday evening, the worst of the weather is…

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Full Show: Potential Flooding This Weekend, And Houston’s Outgoing Recovery Officer (Dec. 7, 2018)

Houston Matters begins at noon on 88.7FM or listen online. Join the discussion at 713-440-8870, talk@houstonmatters.org or @HoustonMatters. On Friday’s Houston Matters: We learn more about the potential for flooding across Greater Houston as meteorologists expect anywhere from three to five inches of rain across Harris County between tonight and tomorrow morning. Also this hour: Marvin Odum is leaving his role as Houston’s chief recovery officer. Odum, the former president of Shell Oil,  was selected for the volunteer position…

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Serious Flooding Threat Friday Night

Serious Flooding Threat Friday Night

Proceed with caution. That should be the words of warning all Houstonians should keep in mind if they have to be on the roads Friday night. The combination of a cold front mixed with a strong low pressure system to the west of the area will combine overnight Friday and into Saturday to create ideal conditions for heavy rainfall and potentially strong thunderstorms. There is already a Flash Flood Watch in effect for the entire…

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Central Texas gearing up for possible flooding

Central Texas gearing up for possible flooding

Central Texas has had an enormous about of rain this fall and more is on the way. “We have the scattered showers today but the heavy rain that becomes more widespread is going to be coming in 2 rounds, one during the day Friday and then one Friday night, that’s when we’re going to get the bulk of the 2 to 4 inches of rain,” said Fox 7 Austin Meteorologist Zack Shields. Zack says there…

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