Kingwood residents evacuate for floodsFox - 26 Houston - TV2 DAYS AGO
7th person dies in downtown Houston crash that killed DJ Hayden and 2 former teammatesABC13 Houston1 DAY AGO
Flooding in Houston: Man kayaks across flooded roadwayFox - 26 Houston - TV1 DAY AGO
Bridge closure: West Lake Houston Parkway impacted by high waterClick2Houston.com21 HOURS AGO
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Hundreds rescued from Texas floods as forecast calls for more rain and rising water
HOUSTON (AP) — High waters flooded neighborhoods around Houston on Saturday following heavy rains that resulted in crews rescuing more than 400 people from homes, rooftops and roads engulfed in murky water. Others prepared to evacuate their properties. A flood watch remained in effect through Sunday afternoon as forecasters...
Another round of storms for areas already underwater. What you need to know to stay weather safe in Houston
The National Weather Service has extended the flood watch for SE Texas through Sunday 7 PM. We have the potential for another 1-3″ of rainfall some areas could pick up closer to 8″ today. Excessive runoff is creating additional rises in rivers, creeks and streams. Those who live...
Bridge closure: West Lake Houston Parkway impacted by high water
The bridge connecting Kingwood and Atascocita via West Lake Houston Parkway has been temporarily closed due to elevated water levels. This closure comes as a precautionary measure to ensure public safety amidst the ongoing weather conditions. Local authorities have advised residents and commuters to seek alternate routes until the water...
Man shot after dispute with angry McDonald’s customer
A man was shot twice outside of a McDonald’s after a dispute that started over an order at the restaurant. The shooting took place outside of the McDonald’s located at 8147 Katy Freeway in western Houston. Authorities say both the suspect and the victim are males but did not provide further information.
4 people shot at south Houston gas station
Four people were injured after a shooting Friday night at a gas station in south Houston. The shooting happened at 11:15 p.m. in the 7100 block of Cullen Avenue, involving three vehicles cruising at a slow speed. Passengers in each vehicle opened fire on a crowd gathered outside a convenience...
Wanted murder suspect arrested in Spring
A man wanted in connection with a 2023 murder is now in police custody after being apprehended in Spring during an unrelated domestic disturbance. On May 3, Harris County deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded to a discharged firearm report at the 2600 block of Park Spring Lane in Spring.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
The FLOOD WATCH for southeast Texas has been extended to Sunday at 7 p.m. Look for several rounds of heavy downpours on Sunday with flash flooding the main concern. Areas near the rivers are currently in the flood stage should continue to use extreme caution when on the roads. While some flooding has started to go down on Saturday, the expected storms could bring water levels back up again. Monday transitions into a dry and warm pattern for the middle of the week. Look for afternoons in the 90s to return to the Houston forecast this week.
Harris County Flood Control map shows where flooding is happening and where it's likely to happen
HOUSTON — During our coverage of flooding around Southeast Texas, we've been mentioning certain areas that have been hard hit. We've talked a lot about Lake Conroe, Lake Houston and Lake Livingston, as well as the rivers they feed into and how flooding can occur when water runs downstream after heavy rains like we've had around the Houston area recently.
Man charged with death of 3-month-old infant in Texas
CONROE, Texas (KIAH) — Authorities in Montgomery County have charged a man in connection to the death of a 3-month-old child last month. Melvin Jesus Aquino Enriquez was charged with injury to a child causing serious bodily injury following an investigation that started in April 14, when a severely injured 3-month-old child was admitted to a local hospital. Enriquez was already booked in the Montgomery County Jail on a related charge.
Expect storms early on Sunday, with rains possibly persisting most of the day
In brief: All our available data continues to point toward the arrival of a line of storms after midnight, moving from west to east across the Houston metro area. Because the heaviest of these rains are likely to fall north of Houston, and the high amounts of rainfall already received there this week, we are raising our flood alert for areas along and north of Interstate 10 to Stage 2 for tonight and Sunday.
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