Tropical Storm Edouard Strengthens as Heavy Rain Threat Expands Across Harris County

The Harris County Flood Control District continues to monitor Tropical Storm Edouard as the system strengthens and approaches the upper Texas coast. As of Tuesday morning, Edouard had sustained winds of about 50 mph and was moving west-northwest to northwest at approximately 7 to 8 mph. The center was expected to make landfall near the…

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Potential Tropical Cyclone Five Could Bring Heavy Rain to Eastern Harris County Tuesday

The Harris County Flood Control District is monitoring Potential Tropical Cyclone Five, which is expected to move toward the upper Texas coast Tuesday and could bring heavy rainfall, gusty winds and rising water levels to portions of eastern Harris County. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect from Port Bolivar, Texas, to Vermilion, Louisiana, and…

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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

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As Rain Continues, Bayous Help Carry Water Through Harris County

Periods of heavy rain have impacted parts of the region this week, leading to elevated water levels in some bayous and channels across Harris County. While conditions continue to be monitored, the good news is that many waterways have been able to move water efficiently between rounds of rainfall. During a recent interview with KHOU…

June 16, 20260Comments

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Heavy Rain and Storms Return Tonight Into Wednesday

After a brief break from active weather, showers and thunderstorms are expected to return tonight and continue into Wednesday across the Houston region. A strong weather disturbance moving across Texas from the west is expected to bring a line of showers and thunderstorms into Southeast Texas during the evening and overnight hours. Forecast models still…

May 26, 20260Comments

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Wet and Stormy Pattern Expected Across Texas This Week

A wetter and stormier weather pattern is expected to develop across much of Texas beginning midweek and continuing into the Memorial Day weekend. The main concerns include heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and the potential for some severe thunderstorms. Forecast rainfall totals over the next seven days show widespread rain across the state, with much of…

May 18, 20260Comments

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Dreaming of a Warm Christmas

The warm weather that arrives this weekend will continue through Christmas. For the Houston area, we are expecting temperatures to fall into the 60s on Christmas eve with some areas of fog possible overnight, especially near the coast. On Christmas day, low temperatures are expected to be in the lower to middle 60s, with high…

December 19, 20250Comments

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Houston Never Has the Same Thanksgiving Weather

Thanksgiving Day can feature a wide range of weather for the City of Houston and Harris County, from low temperatures below freezing to high temperatures in the upper 80’s, with an average temperature around 60°F. The coldest temperature recorded on Thanksgiving Day was 23° in 1911 and the hottest was 87° in 1973 at George…

November 25, 20250Comments