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6/14/24 – The San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) is lowering Lake Conroe and the Coastal Water Authority (CWA) is lowering Lake Houston in advance of expected heavy rainfall associated with a tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico. At this hour, forecasters predict storms could drop 3-6 inches of rain on the Houston area with […]
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Read MoreCity of Houston District E Council Member Fred Flickinger addressed a group of local executives at the Kingwood Country Club this morning. He covered a wide range of topics, both in his talk and during Q&A. They included the status of five flood-related topics for the Lake Houston Area: Floodgate Construction Could Start in ’25 […]
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Read More1/28/24, 2PM – After a week of near-constant rain and flooding, all river and lake gauges in the area show floodwaters receding, even if they aren’t below flood stage yet. Whew! If you didn’t flood, you can stop worrying. Nevertheless, the National Weather Service (NWS) still has flood warnings in effect for the areas: Photos […]
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Read MoreNational Weather Service (NWS) flood watches and warnings have been extended. Continued heavy rainfall today has many streams especially in the northern part of the Houston Region coming out of their banks. NWS Houston/Galveston Office predicts that showers and thunderstorms will continue through at least 7am tomorrow, with most areas experiencing a 60% chance of […]
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Read MoreThe National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for areas north of the Houston Metropolitan area. It will remain in effect through midnight tonight. More rain on top of what has already fallen along with elevated creeks and streams led to issuing the flood watch. As of 2PM, NWS extended the flood watch to […]
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Read MoreHouston District E City Council Member Fred Flickinger announced today that Houston Public Works will lower Lake Houston beginning Sunday afternoon. They expect to complete the lowering before rain starts on Monday. Houston Public Works is actively monitoring weather forecasts. The National Weather Service has predicted 3-5+ inches of rainfall in our watershed beginning Monday […]
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Read MoreSave the date. On December 7, 2023, the Texas Water Development Board will consider a $50 million grant to the City of Houston for structural improvements to the Lake Houston Dam. The improvements will extend the life of the dam and enable rapid lowering of lake levels in advance of a flood. The project, led […]
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Read MoreNovember 15, 2023 – The San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) Board of Directors announced today the selection of Aubrey A. Spear, PE, as general manager. Duties As general manager, Spear will oversee the development and implementation of SJRA’s vision, mission and strategic goals through the collaboration with the SJRA’s Operating Divisions: General and Administrative Services, […]
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Read MoreI flew over Lake Houston this morning in a helicopter. I expected to see the barren lake bed in places like you could during the 2011 drought. However, much to my surprise, the lake was virtually full. Coastal Water Authority Shows Lake Down Only 6 Inches The Coastal Water Authority, which manages the lake for […]
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Read MoreWhile no flooding in the Lake Houston Area is predicted at this time, the East and West Forks of the San Jacinto are swelling because of 5-9 inches of upstream rainfall–mostly to the north and northwest. As that stormwater works its way downstream, residents should be prepared to take action. Meteorologists warned us that rainfall […]
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