May 2nd: 12:25pm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 2, 2024
Contact: Dustin Hodges (832) 393-3008
[email protected]
5.2.24 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.
Kingwood, Huffman, and NE Harris County is experiencing significant rainfall with a training line of storms. 3 hour rainfall totals of 4 to 6 inches have fallen in the Kingwood area and future radar has the line continuing to train over the area for the next 1 to 2 hours. HFD and HPD are working to address 911 calls related to high waters on the roadways. Please stay off the roads at this time until the rain has subsided in order to give roads the chance to drain.
Lake Houston: Lake Houston is currently at 45.07 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. Inflows into Lake Houston are at 58,340 cfs and outflows are at 39,101 cfs. 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. Lake Houston levels can be monitored here.
Lake Conroe: Lake Conroe is currently at 204.66 feet (normal pool is 201 feet) Lake Conroe levels can be monitored here. The San Jacinto River Authority is currently releasing 66,100 cfs.
West Fork of the San Jacinto River:
A rise to flood stage will occur late today with a rise above major flood levels on Friday. Widespread low-land flooding near the river is expected. Current modeling has the West Fork cresting at 61.1 ft between Saturday and Sunday. Some homes in low-lying areas could be impacted.
East Fork of the San Jacinto River:
A significant rise in the East Fork of the San Jacinto is expected as the upstream flow moves downstream. Current modeling has the East Fork of the San Jacinto cresting at 78 ft on Saturday. Homes that are near the water and not elevated may be flooded.
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.
Timely information during emergencies is important. AlertHouston delivers critical information to Houston residents regarding current conditions, expected impacts, and protective actions to keep themselves and their loved ones safe.
Register for emergency alerts through email, text message, voice call, or mobile app push notifications. Most alerts are geo-targeted; subscribers with loved ones around the city may register up to five physical addresses per contact record. Sign up today at www.alerthouston.org.
For more information, please contact the District E office at (832) 393-3008 or via email at
[email protected].
