Harris County Flood Control District and Meteorologists Jeff Lindner and Lance Wood, issued its Weekly Weather Hazards Outlook from Mon, July 14th to Sun, July 21st, citing a tropical disturbance in the Atlantic that could bring impacts to the Gulf Coast later this week. The system, currently located east of Florida, is expected to move…

Based on the article written by Dr. Robert Mace, Executive Director, Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, originally published via Texas+Water on July 6, 2025. Texas may have seen a dramatic turnaround in drought conditions this July, but the heavy rainfall that brought relief came with heartbreaking consequences. From July 3–5, a devastating weather…

Houston is experiencing a stretch of familiar summer weather, heavy rain, afternoon thunderstorms, and flash flood warnings. On Monday, another round of storms made the evening commute tricky, and the rain isn’t over yet. Expect more daily showers, especially in the afternoons and evenings, at least through midweek. By the middle of the week, we…

This Sunday July 13, at 2:33 p.m., the National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for Houston, in effect until 4:30 p.m. The advisory warns of minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas due to excessive rainfall. As always, officials remind drivers: “Turn around, don’t drown.” Most flood-related deaths happen in vehicles attempting to…

The Flood Education Mapping Tool by the Harris County Flood Control District is designed to give you a general overview of floodplain information in your area. It’s a helpful resource for getting familiar with flood risks, but it’s not intended for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. The floodplains shown on this tool are based…

When heavy rain hits, every second counts. The Harris County Flood Warning System (FWS) is your real-time tool for staying ahead of rising water levels and flood risks. With data from 188 monitoring stations across the county, the system offers instant updates on rainfall and bayou conditions, delivered straight to your screen in an easy-to-use…