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More than 7 inches of rain had fallen in parts of Harris County by 11 a.m. Thursday, the National Weather Service said. A flood watch was in effect for Houston until 7 p.m. Friday. A flood watch ...
The west fork of the San Jacinto River north of Harris County is still in a major flood stage, with levels at roughly 55 feet, which is 6 feet above flood stage, according to the National Weather ...
According to the Harris County flood warning system, some areas received up to 12 inches of rainfall between July 7 and 9, and several bayous rose up to 24 feet.
SPC's Day 1 convective outlook for May 16, 2024, issued at 2000Z, indicating an enhanced risk for severe weather from southeast Texas into southwest Louisiana.. On May 14, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) outlined a level 2/Slight risk for severe weather across portions of central and northern Texas. [11]
The Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) is a government agency that was established to reduce the effects of flooding in Harris County, Texas, United States. The flood control district has its headquarters in Houston. [2] After destructive floods occurred in 1929 and 1935, residents of Harris County advocated for relief of flooding issues.
Two-thirds of the bayous and creeks in Harris County experienced 500-year flood events. Houston Intercontinental Airport, which typically receives 46.07 inches (1,170 mm) of rain in a year, experienced 35.7% of its expected total in the first nine days of June. [1] The deluge flooded 95,000 automobiles and 73,000 houses throughout Harris County ...
One Harris County Commissioner is pleading with Montgomery and Liberty Counties for regional flood mitigation efforts after Kingwood residents face devastating floods.
The torrential rains resulted in widespread, severe flooding across Houston and surrounding suburbs—the worst since Tropical Storm Allison in 2001. 5 people died in flood-related incidents. In Harris County alone, more than 1,800 high water rescues were conducted; 744 homes and 400 apartments were inundated with water.