Rain Chances Increase West of I-45 This Weekend

Featured Image Courtesy of NOAA Harris County residents can expect increasing cloud cover, cooler temperatures and a chance of rain this weekend, particularly in areas west of Interstate Highway 45. A developing weather system is expected to bring moisture into Southeast Texas, with the greatest rain chances arriving Sunday. A weak cold front is moving…

November 6, 20260Comments

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Tropical System Could Become Hurricane Over Gulf This Week

Featured Image Courtesy of NOAA A tropical system in the western Gulf is becoming better organized and could develop into a hurricane as it moves across the Gulf later this week. The system, currently designated Invest 92L, is expected to move slowly over the western Gulf before gradually turning east and then north. Current forecast…

October 6, 20260Comments

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Much-Needed Rainfall Expected Into the Weekend

Featured Image Courtesy of NOAA Much-needed rainfall is expected across Southeast Texas heading into the weekend, although rainfall amounts could vary significantly depending on location. The greatest potential for heavy rainfall through Friday remains west of the Houston metro area, while rain chances are expected to shift closer to the coast over the weekend. A…

October 1, 20260Comments

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Much-Needed Rainfall Expected to Return Late This Week

After an extended stretch of hot and dry weather, much-needed rainfall is expected to return to Harris County and Southeast Texas beginning this week, with rain chances increasing Thursday and continuing into the weekend. A slow-moving storm system over the southwestern United States will move into Texas over the next several days, bringing increasing moisture…

September 30, 20260Comments

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Be Ready Before the Next Storm

September is National Preparedness Month, a reminder that preparing for severe weather starts long before rain begins to fall. In Harris County, heavy rainfall and rapidly changing weather can create dangerous conditions with little warning. One simple step residents can take now is making sure they have access to reliable weather and flood information when…

September 8, 20260Comments

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How to Use the Harris County Flood Warning System

When heavy rain moves into Harris County, conditions can change quickly and may vary greatly from one neighborhood to another. The Harris County Flood Warning System gives residents a way to monitor rainfall and water levels in bayous, creeks, and tributaries as conditions develop. The system provides real-time information from gages across Harris County and…

August 17, 20260Comments

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Beyond the Forecast: How Harris County Flood Control District Tracks Flood Risk in Real Time

A less active hurricane season never means Harris County is free from flood risk. During a recent appearance on Hurricane Center Live, Harris County Flood Control District meteorologist Jeff Lindner discussed how rainfall data, forecasting tools, and real-time information help residents better understand changing flood conditions. One of the Flood Control District’s key tools is…

August 14, 20260Comments