FLOOD UPDATE FOR WED., MAY 1ST
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 1, 2024
Contact: Dustin Hodges (832) 393-3008
[email protected]
5.1.24 Weather and Lake Levels Update
HOUSTON - Council Member Fred Flickinger would like to make residents aware that Houston Public Works continues to closely monitor the weather, channels, and lake levels. We are working closely with our partners at Coastal Water Authority, San Jacinto River Authority, Houston OEM, HPD, and HFD.
The National Weather Service forecasts another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected later this evening into Thursday as a strong disturbance moves through. The bulk of this activity is forecasted to be over areas that recently had significant rainfall (Montgomery, Liberty, and Polk Counties). A few strong to severe thunderstorms will also be possible with damaging winds as the main threat with the greatest risk overnight. Rainfall Totals: 2 to 4 inches with isolated higher amounts possible north of I-10.
Lake Houston: Lake Houston is currently at 44.28 feet (normal pool is 42.4 feet) Gates on the spillway dam are open and discharging water over the spillway. Gates on Lake Houston will remain open until Lake Houston returns to normal pool. Property owners along the lake should secure property along the shoreline. Water levels throughout the lake are elevated and will continue to rise to the tops of bulkheads and docks at several locations but it will begin to level off over the weekend before receding into next week. Lake Houston levels can be monitored here.
Lake Conroe: Lake Conroe is currently at 201.73 feet (normal pool is 201 feet) Lake Conroe levels can be monitored here.
East Fork of the San Jacinto River:
The East Fork crested earlier this morning and is now receding. FM 1485 may still be impassable at this time but will become passable by tomorrow barring any additional inflows from tonight's rain event.
West Fork of the San Jacinto River:
The West Fork of the San Jacinto River is not expected to reach flood stage at US-59, but we will continue to monitor for any changes.
Monitor Official Sources for Current Information:
Please remember it is important to utilize verified news sources for inclement weather information as well as tune in to local news stations for changing forecasts. Harris County Flood Warning System (harriscountyfws.org), Houston TranStar (houstontranstar.org), and the National Weather Service Houston/Galveston Forecast Office (weather.gov/hgx).
To monitor current water levels at Lake Houston, visit www.coastalwaterauthority.org. To see current levels for Lake Conroe you can visit www.sjra.net. Please also keep in mind with rain events flash flooding is always possible, stay weather aware and avoid roadways if possible during rain events. It only take 6 inches of water to move a car. Always turn around, don't drown.
Monitor Stream, Bayou, and Creek Conditions: Rain may move repeatedly across the same area, causing creeks and bayous to rise and possibly exceed their banks. Stay informed of current conditions and avoid traveling near creeks and bayous. You can monitor streams and rivers here at the River Forecast Center.
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For more information, please contact the District E office at (832) 393-3008 or via email at
[email protected].
